I had my four impacted wisdom teeth removed about a month ago. I was given antibiotics before the surgery, ibuprofen and percocet after, and an antiseptic mouthwash both before and after. At the post-operative appointment about a week and a half after the surgery, the dentist said I was healing excellently. For the past week or so Ive been experiencing pain and tenderness (no weeping fluids or anything) in the lower right socket, and for the past day or so its been swollen to the point where there is a visible bulbous lump in the socket and the swelling can be seen as asymmetry of my face. The tenderness has spread to my right jaw bones, and they feel slightly warm. What could be wrong and what should I do about it?
Thanks for using Chat Doctor. Read your query. The signs and symptoms which you have mentioned, suggests the infection in the tooth socket which will require immediate consultation with the dentist. I would advise you to visit your oral and maxillofacial surgeon as immediately as possible and get it checked, followed by the radiograph for better evaluation. If needed the dentist will Chat Doctor. Do warm saline gargling. Do not apply hot bag on the external surface. Visit your dentist soon. Thanks and regards.