Hi quazifrog,
It is not normal to have pain that interferes with your daily life on day 12 post op extraction. On the day that this picture was taken, there was quite a bit of irritation and inflammation in the tissue which is sometimes normal due to the number of teeth that were removed at one time. But this can also be indicative of an accumulation of plaque and/or infection. I can also see what looks like several bony fragments poking out between the site of #14 and 15. Yea, it's not a good idea to remove them with your fingernail because the slightest bacteria from your nail can cause a nasty infection.
Did you have the extractions done by an oral surgeon or a general dentist? If this were me, I would see an oral surgeon to evaluate the surgical sites especially since you are still having so much pain.
A word of caution about using an ice pack on your face.... the ice is only meant to be used the first 24 hours post op to reduce swelling, anytime after that it can actually delay the healing.
You can post a new picture if you want.... so we can compare.
Bryanna
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Originally Posted by quazifrog
I had 13, 14 and 15 extracted 12 days ago and I am still in a great deal of pain. I've seen the dentist again (6 days ago) and he said I'm healing fine and gave me stronger painkillers. The 13 and 14 came out fine, but the 15 broke upon extraction and was quite a bit more difficult to remove. I'm attaching a picture of my site at day 9. I could get a more current one if needed. I'm hoping to get some insight on the healing process and if this is, indeed, normal.
I took 10 days of antibiotics as well as Toradol and Tylenol #3. When that wasn't enough, he added Percocet and dropped the Ty#3. I have tried repeatedly to get off the hard painkillers, but each time I try (like today), I end up at home with my bag of ice on my cheek and a tear in my eye.
I rinse after every meal or drink (besides water) with a salt water rinse. And I CANNOT chew on that side, so I don't. The worst thing I do is try to pull out the chunks of bone that are working their way to the surface. I only push them around with my fingernails (probably not a good idea, I'm sure) and when they come out it does feel better. I have a LOT of chunks of bone showing and I'm worried that is the major cause of the pain.
Thanks for any help. I don't want to bother my dentist if this is normal.
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