What causes discomfort at the site of wisdom tooth removal?
Patient: Hi. I got my wisdom removed Friday evening due to an infected wisdom tooth. I'm worried about getting dry sockets. I also noticed that it still looks infected even if my molar was removed. My doctor gave my antibiotics. Is it normal for me to feel/see the stitches move? When will I know if I have dry sockets or not? Doctor: Hi..Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns..As per your complain it is normal to have some pain and tenderness at the site of wisdom tooth extraction for a period of a week to even ten days..Stitches can at times move or fall off if not placed properly..As it is about a week of extraction, and in case if there is no severe pain then the chances of dry socket are less as the dry socket generally becomes symptomatic after 5 to 6 days of extraction and is a severely painful condition..I would suggest you to go for a clinical examination and get evaluated and if there is tissue filling the socket then there is no dry socket formation and the extraction site is healing well..As of now you should do warm saline gargles, gargle with antiseptic mouthwash and maintain a good oral hygiene and keep the extraction site clean..Avoid putting tongue again and again at the extraction area..Hope this information helps..Thanks and regards.Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.