4 impacted wisdom teeth throbbing pain loose stitches?

Had 4 impacted wisdom teeth removed at 2 pm on Wednesday (Dec. 13). The pain was manageable the first day, and most of the second. I followed my instructions, used gauze and iced my cheeks often.


My face is swollen and, last night, I awoke to a horrible pain on the upper, right side of my mouth. The stitches, which are absorbable, have come loose on the top, I think. The pain fades in and out. The swelling around my face has increased, and my cheeks are often very hot. I'm hungry, but haven't been able to eat because my jaw hurts and I'm afraid of disturbing the clotting process. I was feeling better this afternoon, so I ate some pudding then fell asleep. When I awoke, my shirt was bloody and I was in terrible pain. I used gauze and it seems to have slowed.


Do I have a dry socket, or is this normal? I know this is technically the third day of recovery, so do I need to relax for a while? I'm pretty upset right now.





Thanks in advance for any advice. I appreciate it.

4 impacted wisdom teeth throbbing pain loose stitches?
You should call your dentist and let them know your symptoms. They may want to have a look. You may have been bleeding due to the loose stitch you describe but there is the possibility of a dry socket as well, you need the diagnosis of a dentist. If it is a dry socket they will need to treat that. You should take some ibuprofen to help with the swelling, it is a pain killer but it also has some anti-inflammatory qualities.
Reply:Do you have infection? You may need an antibiotic as well as pain reliever.
Reply:Sounds like a possible infection. Seek medical help





also have you drank liquid food.. thats what you should still be doing i was on Liquids for 3 days
Reply:Drinks that are heavy sugared non carbonated drinks, helps close the wound up, clots up so there is no blood and lessens the pain.
Reply:Did you smoke or use a straw? either of those things can cause dry sockets. and that is what it sounds like you have. either way i would call the dentist IMMEDIATELY. not monday not tomrrow. NOW. The fact that the pain and swelling has INCREASED is not a good sign. not to mention the hotness of your face. Id play it safe and call him now!


(dry sockets hurt awful, been there done that)
Reply:I just got mine out a couple of months ago and it was bad, but not that bad! Make sure you do hot packs too if they said to, and take your vicadin! It really sounds to me that you need to go see your oral surgeon just to make sure because that much bleeding seems like too much!!
Reply:i am very surprised that they removed them all at one time usually they only want to remove 1 at a time. for the pain i suggest getting some 101 proof wild turkey whiskey soaking a gauze pad in it and just setting it back there and it will numb your gums so you do not feel the pain you will have to keep repeating this . i did this and it was the only thing that helped me. and get in touch with your doctor right away if you cannot reach him/her go to the emergency room at the hospital
Reply:Relax so your blood will stop pumping. Take some 800 mg motrin to take the swelling down. If you have tylenol codine that would be good too. Gargle with warm salt water and after peroxide if you're worried about infection. Make some mashed potatoes and chiken soup and mix it together in a blender and take a straw that goes all the way to the very back of your throat and drink that way and try to keep your mouth as closed as possible while sucking. Take the meds on a regular schedule like every 6 hours or as needed but make sure you have put something on your stomach prior to the motrin. blend, blend, blend, and try to sleep as much as possible try watching a whole bunch of movies and just relaxing, if you have to take a unisom (not the gels they give you a hang over). If the swelling, pain, and bleeding do not cease after two days go back something is seriously wrong. It should slow down and your blood will thin with the motrin and when you relax and get something in your stomach you should see an improvement of some sort (slowing down of blood) pain lessening in it's intensity over the next day 1/2. Blessings to you I've been there myself and had the same scare. Be sure to keep your gauze fresh and clean and changed and pact real good once it's changed.


BLESSINGS TO YOU FOR A SWIFT RECOVERY IN THE MIGHTY NAME OF JESUS!!! I CLAIM THIS FOR YOU!!! AMEN.
Reply:you should be on pain meds..take them thats why they gave them some antibiotics and a mouth rinser...follow your instructions...for the bleeding you can actually get a tea bag and wet it and put two in your mouth one on each side helps with the clotting..do not use a straw...drink clear juices stay away from any thing red...jello or drinks....you need to know if you are bleeding or if its something you eat or drink...if you do not feel better tomorrow...call your dentist..has he called you yet to see how you are doing?you need to continue with the icing and the heat on your face again should be in your instructions..i just went thru this in jan with my son he only had two there werent any more and they cut them out....i was more freaked and stayed on top of his healing the entire week until he could go back to school than he was..i also had to deal with my own being pulled and when my husband had his cut out all four at once..best thing you can do is prop up some pillows and chill out read a book or watch tv...
Reply:Go to urgent care, now, and get put on antibiotics. This sounds like a bad infection.








Try to avoid sugary foods (like pudding) since it's not good for the immune system to fight off infection. Try some low cal protein shakes or baby food.





Go the the dentist ASAP so he can inspect for dry socket.





Get well soon! best of luck.
Reply:YOU NEED TO CALL YOUR DENTIST IF YOU ARE STILL BLEEDING AND YOU ARE IN PAIN IF YOU FOLLOWED ALL OF YOUR POST OP INSTRUCTIONS YOU SHOULD NOT BE HAVING THESE SYMPTOMS CALL YOUR DR



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