“Pain 5 days after tooth extraction?”
I had my wisdom tooth extracted 5 days ago and I still have pain. Should I still be experiencing pain 5 days after it?
7 Answers
Not usually.
No, unless you acquired a dry socket.
Maybe, go back to see the Dr. who took them out.
You likely have a septic (dry) socket. An increase in pain at about 4 days post-extraction needs antibiotic treatment as well as medication placed in the socket.
Typically in 5 days you should have improvement with pain and soreness. There is a chance there is an infection or dry socket. You should follow up with the dentist that extracted the tooth.
Hope this helps.
Jossi Stokes, DDS
Hope this helps.
Jossi Stokes, DDS
It is common to experience pain 5 days post-extraction. If the pain is getting worse and not better though, you ought to get evaluated by the doctor who removed to tooth.
Dr. K
Dr. K
It’s possible as the body is healing
