Thank you so much Bryanna for getting back to me, thankfully the pain has subsided. The packing placed however is starting to loosen and I'm scared if it falls out i will experience the same pain again. Does the packing need to stay in for a certain amount of days? Also where the stitches were in my cheek there is a slit and in between I can see white line i do not know if these are some residual stitches or something else. Just below it is I have developed a hard lump is this normal?
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Originally Posted by Bryanna
Hi hs,
If the surgical site continues to be very painful, then should get in to see the surgeon. If you cannot get in there, then obtain the surgical report and the xrays and see another oral surgeon if at all possible. It would also be helpful to have an xray done of that newly surgerized area to see if there is any remnants of the tooth still in the site.
Not all extraction sites need to be sutured closed. In some cases, it is best not to suture it closed. In other cases there is not enough tissue to close the area over properly so the best that could be achieved in those cases is what is called primary closure. The surgical report should state the steps that were taken to perform the surgery, what was found and the method of suturing. All of which are important to know if you see another dentist because you are still in a lot of pain.
Based on your description of the extraction of this tooth, I would expect you to have some pain for several days due to the invasive surgery that was done. However, it is important to follow the post operative instructions, eat a soft food diet until the site closes and keep your other teeth clean to avoid any plaque from building up on them.
To reiterate..... if you feel that the pain is intense... or it is increasing ... or it keeps you up at night.. or you develop new symptoms like swelling, fever, swollen glands, sore throat.... then do not wait to see the surgeon.
Bryanna
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