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Wisdom tooth extraction
I got right side two wisdom teeth extraction on Tuesday morning (yesterday).
Having pain while opening my mouth today. I am medicines as prescribed by the doctor. I have swelling today. And swallowing also is painful towards right side. I have sutures to the bottom wisdom tooth.. Is that likely to have a dry socket.
What additional precautions can I take to not to have a dry socket. Brushing seems difficult. Any suggestions to keep the wound clean.
Hold Ice pack over the swelling as long as possible.
If no signs of bleeding from today morning,
From today afternoon, take a pinch of black salt with a cup of warm water hold for 7 days.for 7 days. mouth, Do it 5 times/day.for 7 days.
Only after 5 days of extraction dry socket can be confirmed.
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No need to worry .The symptoms of pain and swelling is normal just because you had surgical extraction of the tooth.Maintain proper oral hygiene .Do gargle with lukewarm water and salt from which you will feel better.It will subside in 3 to 4 days.
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If you have swelling you can keep ice pack outside
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You cannot develop dry socket next day...itself...whatever symptoms of pain and swelling which has developed in your case is completely normal since it was a surgical extraction of teeth .
You need to just apply ice packs from outside and maintain your hygiene by moutwash and lukewarm water and salt... everything would be fine.. you should start getting better in 3 to 4 days of time
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