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Slow healing socket
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I had my molar tooth extracted three weeks ago, but my socket is not closed yet and I feel pain whenever I chew my food.
What is the reason for the delayed socket healing.
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Follow instructions given by your dental surgeon strictly.
Do warm saline rinses
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Visit a dentist who have done your extraction and get it clinically checked.
You might not have followed post extraction instructions,which might have lead to dislodgement of the clot,or there might be secondary infection.
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Do warm saline rinses
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It usually happens when patients do not follow post operative instructions
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There are several reasons for delayed healing and pain.
One of them are if post operative instructions like not spiting immediately , etc is not followed resulting in improper clot formation.
Results in delayed healing and pain , referred as dry socket .
It’s best to get an evaluation done from your dentist so that it can be treated and you feel better.
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Pls get an examination done.
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Hello dear
Please be aware
See three weeks are extraordinary time taken for healing
Ideally two weeks are sufficient enough
I Suggest you to please get clinical evaluation since there seems to be some post operative infection
For further details you can consult me
Thanks
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Dr. Pia Patel
Dentist
14 yrs exp
Chennai
Hi,
Please visit your dentist again and get an examination done.
Usual reason will be not following the post extraction instructions correctly.
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Dr. Shalini Nanda
Hair Transplant Surgeon
10 yrs exp
Bangalore
Have you followed after extraction instructions
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Dr. Enosh Steward
Oral And MaxilloFacial Surgeon
10 yrs exp
Vadodara
Consult your dentist who has done that. Technique to extract varies from person to person
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Consult online for a thorough treatment to be taken further
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Dr. Rahul Singh
Dentist
13 yrs exp
Bilaspur
Delayed socket healing after a tooth extraction can be due to various factors, including infection, inadequate blood clot formation, or underlying health issues. It's essential to consult your dentist for a thorough examination and appropriate treatment to promote proper healing.
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