te34resa
05-01-2006, 12:24 PM
I was wondering how long after extractions is it usual to still be in pain? I had three teeth removed last Thursday- one on the bottom right and two next to each other bottom left. The bottom right has more or less stopped hurting now and I have to go back to have the stitches removed this Thursday. The gap on the left is still intermittently throbbing and I don't want to take many more painkillers as I have a sensitive stomach. I was probably being overly optimistic as I thought I'd feel like going out by now but with this pain and the cold weather outside I can't. I had the teeth out by sedation dentistry and the roots were massive- I brought the teeth home! Is there anything else to lessen the pain apart from pills?
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blueheartlady
05-01-2006, 12:31 PM
Did they tell you anything about rinsing your mouth with warm salty water? When I had all of my extractions for dentures they told me to gently swish it in my mouth as many times a day as I could....it really helps with the healing process, and it is very soothing. My oral surgeon also told me to take ibuprofen for the pain....Hope this helps...
Hugs,
Jackie
Hugs,
Jackie
te34resa
05-03-2006, 11:59 AM
thanks Jackie- I was using a mouthwash but I'm rinsing with salt water now. I 've come to the conclusion that some of the pain seems to be coming from my jaw so I figure maybe it's where he stretched it to remove the teeth- it's a dragging pain. Hopefully it will stop soon.
lavender01
05-03-2006, 04:10 PM
I had a tooth pulled yesterday - dentist had to break it apart to get it out! It bled for over 5 hours - I was really getting worried - but it finally stopped - did feel some pain last night and maybe just alittle bit today but nothing much. I am going to rinse with salt water when I get home from work today.