What causes pain in the gums even after teeth extraction?
Patient: Hi,  I just had a teeth extractions done for my bottom front teeth. I have gum disease and had a chornic infection for years. It's nearly a week after the procedure and mu gum is healing fine. However the infection doesnt seem to have changed at all. I am still feeling the same pain in the same area prior to my extraction which my dentist said should disappear as soon as the tooth is out. Can you help? Doctor: Current ratingDentist, Dr. Honey Arora's ResponseHi..Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns..As per your complain pain after extraction of teeth is not an abnormal finding and if there is pain even when one week is also not over it is completely normal and you need not to worry about it as the pain will gradually subside when the healing will progress..As you had gum infection which is the cause for extraction you should take a course of antibiotics like Augmentin and ani-inflammatory painkillers like Ibuprofen..Do warm saline gargles and gargle with antimicrobial mouthwash like Chlorohexidine mouthwash..It will prevent sprouting of infection and help in faster healing..In case if the pain does not subside even after 8 to 10 days consult an Oral Surgeon and get evaluated..Hope this information helps..Thanks and regards.Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora