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Pain in jaw
7 days back i got an adult teeth removed (because of severe infection - suggested by the dentist), within after 20mins of extraction, i removed the gauze and rinsed a bit (because of blood), my dentist didn't warn me about any of these days.
Now i'm having pain in closing or opening my mouth, could this be a symptom of dry socket or tooth grinding or tmj?
And, whom to consult for jaw related issues? (My dentist doesn't seem to have any clue about the jaw when i described him the issue)
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When u say u rinsed after removing gauze.. Thats a big no no... Now that you have it can be dry socket...
Eliminate that and then think of jaw pain if its only after tooth removal...
Next Steps
Visit a oral surgeon for socket healing...and qualified orthodontist for jaw issues..
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use mouthwashes ...betadine rinses...
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Do visit a dentist since your pain could be due to many reasons. If the pain has started on 3rd or 4th day post extraction , its most likely a dry socket. It heals in a weeks times, but you need to visit a dentist for the dressings to manage the pain. Hope this helps
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See a nearby dentist asap
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It's dry socket, u need to visit oral maxillofacial specialist, get it cleaned, curetted, dressings and a radiograph
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maintain oral hygiene, gourgle with warm saline gourgles
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Hello sir. Yes it could be a dry socket since you gargles immediately not allowing the clot to form. But the pain may be radiating to the jaw because of the painful socket.
You can visit an Oral & Maxillofacial surgeon like me to help you out.
We will need to clinically & radiographically check and examine the socket first before coming to any conclusion
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Start with warm salt water gargles thrice a day
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