“Is it normal to have throbbing pain after tooth extraction?”

I encourage you to be evaluated by your surgeon/dentist so you can be sure it is not an infection.

The level of pain depends on how difficult the extraction is. If it is a surgical extraction, then there will be more post operative pain.

Everyone responds differently to dental procedures and extractions. There is going to be some level of discomfort following any surgical procedure. Factors that influence or determine the level of discomfort may include the type of procedure performed to remove the tooth, experience of the dentist/surgeon performing the procedure, as well as whether or not postoperative instructions were given and followed. Another unknown variable is the individual perception of and tolerance level of discomfort, i.e., some patients have dental restorations with no or minimal anesthesia, while some patients require sedation to have their teeth cleaned.



As none of the variables are known, the best suggestion would be for you to contact your dentist and ask if what you are experiencing is normal or not.

Yes. You will experience throbbing pain at least two to four days after the extraction.

It is possible in the first day or two, but it is also possible that you may have a dry socket. You should contact your dentist and let them know, and ask them what they recommend.

Typically dry socket patients experience a dull ache or throbbing pain in the gum area and they may also experience an unpleasant taste or smell emanating from the tooth extraction site.

No. Throbbing is usually a result of a dry socket.