I hade my upset I tooth extracted two weeks ago as it had cracked and was broken clear to the root. Since then I gave been in excruciating pain not at the gum level but up higher where the major nerve is located. Ive had two follow up appointments since and have been given antibiotics. It is not getting better at all and Im going crazy from the pain. I cant eat. I cant smile. I cant even lightly brith the skin on my face without wincing in pain. There is also a hard lump on the top if my gum near extraction site. What is wrong with me????????
Dear friend. Thanks for sharing your concern. Hard lump shows clear-cut signs of infection. As you are already taking antibiotics, do not worry slowly it will regress. Here I would just like to mention one thing that please check radiographically, if the whole tooth is out or not, any remaining root stump is the sides for infection.Therefore, please get a recent x-ray done and inquire from your dentist if the whole tooth along with roots is out.Meanwhile, do warm saline rinses. Hope it helps. Thanks. Take care.