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Wisdom tooth extraction post op pain
In how many days should the post extraction pain start reducing. It is going to be 72 hours for me tomorrow at 12:30PM and i still have to take painkillers. The pain is not very bad but it is there while eating, talking, opening mouth etc. I have a stitch as well. Please guide.
As your tooth is removed surgically it would take atleast one week.
Try to maintain good oral hygiene by brushing twice a day, use mouthwash, warm saline water rinses two to three times a day.
Take painkiller.
Apply ice pack outside of mouth on effected area.
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Hello,
Don't worry, keep on taking the medication as prescribed.. The pain or discomfort will go in few days as impaction is a surgical procedure it is normal to feel it.. Do warm saline rinse 3 to 4 times a day..
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if the pain is severe and not controlled by medication visit your dentist immediately.
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