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bonnieb88
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Hello there, I am new here but have been looking through the forum many times the last few weeks!
I had a lower wisdom tooth extracted about 3 weeks ago now, developed dry socket, and had it packed which fell out last week - and the pain has been much better.
However, in the last 2 days i noticed (it could have been there before, but to be honest i have no idea) swelling of the new gum tissue in the socket, and around the molar next to the extraction site.
It worried me as it looked yellowish almost below the molar next to the extracted wisdom tooth - and leading into the extraction site. It is not painfull but when I laugh, or smile etc I have a weird sensation, it just feels strange and swollen on the side of my mouth. Now I went to the dentist only this afternoon, who was not my usual dentist (as he is on leave currently) and was running behind schedule so I feel he rushed my appointment.
He simply had a quick look, said it seems to be as it is but if I want another opinion to wait until my usual dentist is back to be sure. Now, I am anxious by nature and to say the least this has done little to re assure me. I had an abscess which I was on antiobiotics before getting this removed, and I am terrified it is another abscess forming.
It looks swollen around both the extraction site, and leading down below the molar next to the site, with a yellowish tint underneath. Is this normal? Is it just swollen from delayed healing due to the dry socket?
I am just so worried as the dentist made me feel like I am crazy almost, and waiting his time I guess i just need reassurance / advice if something may be wrong.
I thank anyone in advance who has read through this and may be able to offer any advice!
It has been two months of hell with the abscess first and post extraction issues!!
I had a lower wisdom tooth extracted about 3 weeks ago now, developed dry socket, and had it packed which fell out last week - and the pain has been much better.
However, in the last 2 days i noticed (it could have been there before, but to be honest i have no idea) swelling of the new gum tissue in the socket, and around the molar next to the extraction site.
It worried me as it looked yellowish almost below the molar next to the extracted wisdom tooth - and leading into the extraction site. It is not painfull but when I laugh, or smile etc I have a weird sensation, it just feels strange and swollen on the side of my mouth. Now I went to the dentist only this afternoon, who was not my usual dentist (as he is on leave currently) and was running behind schedule so I feel he rushed my appointment.
He simply had a quick look, said it seems to be as it is but if I want another opinion to wait until my usual dentist is back to be sure. Now, I am anxious by nature and to say the least this has done little to re assure me. I had an abscess which I was on antiobiotics before getting this removed, and I am terrified it is another abscess forming.
It looks swollen around both the extraction site, and leading down below the molar next to the site, with a yellowish tint underneath. Is this normal? Is it just swollen from delayed healing due to the dry socket?
I am just so worried as the dentist made me feel like I am crazy almost, and waiting his time I guess i just need reassurance / advice if something may be wrong.
I thank anyone in advance who has read through this and may be able to offer any advice!
It has been two months of hell with the abscess first and post extraction issues!!