I just has had fractured molar removed almost a week ago, last tuesday. Ive been on antibiotics since this tooth broke under my gums 3 weeks ago. They said they pulled bone with it. I am incurring more pain daily and it is swollen now on my gums on the side of where the tooth was removed it is hard, but not as hard as a bone. hurt to press, chew, breath, with out my pain meds it hurts my cheek my head and my eyes too
Hi. Welcome to Chat Doctor . I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns. As per your complaint pain and swelling in the area where the tooth was extracted that was broken deep under the gums can be due to either any left out root piece in the extraction socket that is still acting as a source of infection. Other reasons can be infection in the extraction socket post extraction of tooth. I would suggest you to consult your dentist again and get an x-ray done so that the exact cause can be ruled out and treated accordingly. In case of there is any leftover root piece, removal of the same with following antibiotics and painkillers can help. In case of infection irrigation with antiseptic solution and taking antibiotics and painkillers will relieve. As of now you can take higher painkillers like TRAMADOL to relieve pain. You can also do antiseptic mouthwash gargles... Hope this information helps. Thanks and regards. Chat Doctor.