“How long does gum pain last after tooth extraction?”
I had a tooth extraction 2 days ago. I still have gum pain. Is it normal? What should I do?
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That’s normal as long as it’s not getting worse. Take a pain killer
Typically after 3-5 days your inflammation and pain should start to subside and ramp down. If you would like a follow-up to your question or concern, we would love to see you! If you are in the area, please give us a call to schedule an appointment.
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Yes, this is normal. Soft tissue takes anywhere from 1-2 weeks to fully heal. For pain take an ibuprofen-Tylenol combination. (if no contraindications) .Take 600 mg ibuprofen, followed by 1000 mg Tylenol every 6 hrs as needed. (Read dosage and warning label before taking any medications)
Usually two to three days all pain should be gone. If it lasts longer than that, go back and see your dentist.
This is normal. Pain peaks 24-48 hours after extraction, swelling 72 hours after extraction. It will take a few weeks for the gums to fully heal. Use warm salt water rinses to help with healing.
Gum pain is normal after an extraction. You can try rinsing your mouth with salt water three times a day beginning the day after the extraction (a tsp. of salt in a cup of warm water) to provide some relief. You should be feeling back to normal when the extraction site is fully healed, but minimum 7 days the swelling can go down. You can also use ice to reduce swelling.
The length of time it takes for the pain/soreness in the gum tissues surrounding where the tooth was extracted to resolve depends on several factors. The size of the tooth, its location in the mouth, the difficulty of the procedure, your age, your overall health status, and your oral hygiene all play a part. Generally, it should not concern you if the gums are still sore 2 days following an extraction. If you have not noticed improvement or if things get worse in the next two days, you should contact your dentist.
Thanks and all the best to you.
Thanks and all the best to you.
It is normal to have discomfort for 24-72 hours after having a tooth removed. The discomfort can be managed by over-the-counter pain medication such as Ibuprofen or Tylenol. Warm salt water rinses also help. Be careful not to disturb the traumatized area. If the pain is unbearable, there might be something else going on like a dry socket (exposed bone). If this is the case, you should return and let the dentist who extracted the tooth evaluate the area as soon as possible.
Gum pain after 2 days is still normal. It takes the wound at least two weeks to two months to heal. What is important for the first week is to maintain the blood in the socket therefore please stay away from rinsing vigorously, chewing solid foods on that side of the mouth, and refrain from brushing the wound or picking out food from the socket and most importantly do not smoke for 48 hours. Hope you will feel better! You should have a post operative check up appointment with your dentist within the next two weeks.
Discomfort in the gingiva (gum tissue) usually lasts as long as the inflammation exists there- 2-3 days, reduce with Advil or Tylenol type meds
Discomfort from any procedure depends on each individual patient pain tolerance. The discomfort should gradually reduce each day. If what you are feeling is staying the same or getting worse after the extraction, go see the doctor who did the procedure to rule out anything else that could be going on.
