3 Causes of Throbbing Pain After Tooth Extraction

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3 CAUSES
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Tooth extractions arent known for being
particularly comfortable, unfortunately.
Dentists do their best to prevent pain during
the procedure by using anesthesia.
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The discomfort you feel after the medicine wears
off is still better than the pain of an infected
tooth. If throbbing pain occurs after your
extraction, then it could be from one of these 3
common causes.
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Check for Signs of Normal Healing Pain
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Your body has special pain receptors that respond
when they detect damage or trauma. A tooth
extraction involves irritating your gums and the
underlying bone.
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Although your dentist is careful to avoid
causing unnecessary trauma, your body recognizes
this as an injury. Normal healing pain
typically becomes noticeable after the oral
anesthetic wears off.
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It tends to worsen over the next several hours.
After peaking sometime within the first 24
hours, youll notice it gradually improving.
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Most people feel mostly pain-free by the third or
fourth day. Some swelling and soreness can
continue throughout the first week.
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Throbbing pain during the first 24 hours after
your extraction is likely just a sign that your
body is healing. The pain should respond well
to any over-the-counter or prescription
medications you take.
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It may also decrease with basic self-care.
Applying a cold pack to the outside of your
cheek can help soothe the inflammation that
causes pain.
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Watch Out for Dry Socket
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Removing a tooth leaves a small hole in your
gums. A blood clot fills this hole and
protects the underlying bone and nerves.
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Sometimes, a clot fails to form properly. One
can also be lost before the tissue has a chance
to fill in the hole.
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Dry socket responds well to cleaning out the
area so that no food debris remains. We can
also pack it with medicated gauze to encourage
healing and protect the underlying bone and nerve.
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Some people develop dry socket without any
obvious reason why. You can do your best to
prevent it by avoiding things that could
dislodge the clot, such as smoking, or drinking
from a straw.
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Treat Painful Infections
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Bacteria can sometimes invade the extraction
site. You are more likely to develop an
infection if you have gum disease.
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Throbbing pain isnt the only symptom that youll
likely notice with an infection. Swelling
might increase during the time when it should be
going down.
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You could also have a fever or see pus coming
from the area. Infections may be treated with
topical or oral antibiotics. Usually, youll
notice relief within a day or two after
starting treatment.
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Following our aftercare recommendations is the
best way to avoid throbbing pain. If you
experience pain that doesnt respond to medicine,
then give us a call.
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We can treat dry socket and infections so that
you can get back on track with your healing.
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Noble Dental Care is a family-oriented dental
care clinic. Dr. Scott and his staff care about
you and your health.
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