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Severe pain
From past 1week I had severe pain on my left side of the jaw.i had headache as well as throat pain,when I went to doctor he initially said gum problems and did scaling,gav mouth wash.But later I had severe pain,when I went to him again ,he said pericoronitis and extracted my third lower molar,but I had a crown next to it.its been 4days since extraction but I have severe pain and a bit of swelling on my left side.i really want to know what is the exact cause.
Please post X-ray of that region. It will provide more information for diagnosis. Wanted to check the tooth next to extracted wisdom tooth as it having cap. Is that tooth RC treated?
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Post your X-ray / IOPA (If possible OPG) of that region.
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If your third molar removed surgically ( incisions and bone cutting) then cause of swelling (inflammation) is surgery. But it was gradually subside after 48 hours. In your case, 4 days is much more. So may be some other possibilities of causes. After tooth removal instructions proper followed by you like ice pack for upto 24 hrs then after warm saline rinses 6-8 times daily.
Maybe the possibility of broken root or tooth particles or improper curettage(wound cleaning), so please verify it. Sometimes pain may be due to upper wisdom teeth.
But you told that you had a crown next to third molar; please consult for that tooth. Sometimes it may be caused.
Irregular medicines taken by you which are prescribed by your dentist and advised instructions not followed by you.
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So please consult with dentist and rectify the solution
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Hi. As per your history,if severe pain you must visit dr again for consultation. Dr will let you know if any urgent treatment required.I hope you are following all medicines properly. Cause of pain and swelling can be known only after consultation.
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visit dr again
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