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Left side jaw pain
So from the past my left jaw has started giving me pain, unable to open the mouth fully not close it without experiencing pain.
I went to a dentist to consult, he said that one of my teeth has been infected with cavities, and it's too late to perform root canal. Therefore, he went ahead and extracted the tooth.
Even after the tooth removal. My jaw pain hasn't gone, and there's a slight swelling as well.
Any comments on this would be appreciated.
Note : I have taken OPG x-ray and got the infected tooth removed
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Check your wisdom tooth status.. It's eruption can cause such a pain.. And also chance of dry socket that is infection of extracted site.. Consult your dentist.. Have warm saline gargle
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This can be a classic case of dry socket. Please visit your dentist who removed the teeth and get it checked.
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Plz share ur X ray and the how many days back u got it extracted. Can b a dry socket. Consult me with ur radiograph online.
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It may be a condition of infection called dry socket. It is better to visit the sae dentist who extracted your tooth. He should irrigate the socket with some warm saline and betadine. Take strong analgesics.
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Start with warm salt water gargles thrice daily
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can u pls share xrays .. mild swelling is expected after extraction for few days . is tbeir ant wisdom tooth erupting at the back make sure of that too ..
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