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Question:
I just got my wisdom tooth pulled three days ago. And my throat is very sore my lower jaw line is alittle swollen, and I can barely open my mouth to eat. Also I have a little pain in the area my tooth was pulled. I am getting a little freaked out about it. I haven't called to make an appoinment to get it checked out yet. So I could really use your advice about what you think could be going on. Thank you so very much....signed in pain
Answer:
It is very normal for a patient to be sore and swollen a few days after having a wisdom tooth removed. Assuming this was a surgical removal
(sutures placed to close the skin), you could be sore from the actual removal or even sutures placed.
The time to worry is if you get extremely swollen (lumps under your chin) or see active infection (puss)in the area. Also, if you feel feverish, this could mean you have an infeciton in the area and could need antibiotics. In the absence of these symptoms, I would advise you to take Motrin for the swelling and contact your oral surgeon if things worsen. Irrigation with warm salt water will help sooth the area also.
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