Painful lump on jaw after molar teeth extraction. Taking painkillers. Normal?
Patient: I just had my lower molar extracted on thursday and I have a golf ball size lump in my jaw line and is in horrible pain.. we back to dentist today and he said that I do not have a dry socket but I have had one before and it seems as I do have a dry socket. I am having to take painkillers every 2 hrs. is this normal? he said it was a difficult extraction and that the gum tissue is very swollen..I cant seem to get the pain under control. what can I do? Doctor: Hi,Thanks for asking the query,The swelling can be as a result of trauma caused at the time of extraction. There could be a chence of any root piece left in the socket to rule out this you need to visit the Dentist and get an x-ray done. Take complete course of antibiotics and analgesic prescribed to you by the Dentist.Take lukewarm saline rinses and antiseptic mouthwash gargles.Apply ice packs externally over the affected area.Take care!