I recently got 2 of my 5 wisdom teeth pulled on the same side of my mouth, I'm still in some pain?
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i had dry socket when they had to impact my wisdom teeth... the reason i knew i had it was b/c the drugs they gave me stopped working... i was still in so much pain even though i was taking vicodin... then i ran out of that and was literally having to take 800mg of ibuprofen every 4 hours... it's best to go back and have them thoroughly clean your sockets... for me they put oil of clove strips in the sockets so i wouldn't feel the pain while they healed...
782164
I had a similar problem before and it was an impacted wisdom tooth.   It happens when you don't have enough room in your mouth for the tooth to push through and it presses against your back teeth and puts pressure on your jaw.  It is very painful.  At the dentist they will have to take an xray to see if this is the case.  If you do have this going on they may have to cut them out, but don't worry they will give you a local anesthetic or maybe even sedate you completely before doing so.
598904
I had all four of mine pulled in the Navy, out on the ship - so they didn't even put me out.  Just gave me novacaine (which didn't work - they didn't give me enough, I still felt everything).  Avoid smoking and sucking on things until you are all healed.  Otherwise you'll get dry socket.  I didn't, but I heard it's extremely painful.  Follow your instructions from your dentist, he may tell you not to gargle with alcoholic mouth wash for a while.  When mine were pulled they gave me Tylenol 3 and Motrin 800.  I only used a total of 4 Motrins over the course of 2 days just to keep the swelling down.  I didn't have hardly any swelling, or extra bleeding.  Just keep clean gause in the back.  It was uncomfortable, but not nearly as painful as everyone always says.  I ate Easy Mac, Top Ramen - things of that nature for a couple days.  Something easy to swallow and didn't invole much chewing.  You'll be just fine.\nGood Luck
905182
i don't know any solution for your pain but mabye a quick trip to the ER. Can you think of anything that you did that could have been a result of your possible dry socket? Hot food, drinking from a straw,smoking? The only thing you can do really is go to the emergency room and let them give you some pain meds and make sure your okay!
437487
Depending on how old you are, it could be various things. I'm 18, and for me it's my wisdom teeth. Just about a week ago they started, and sometimes the pain is there, sometimes it isn't. It's a bitch, but go to the dentist, and chances are they'll tell you if it's a cavity, infection, or what. If you bite down and that eases the pain, your teeth are moving (wisdom teeth). If it hurts no matter what, and it's a sharp numbing pain, it's an infection or a cavity.
675632
I am so sorry, I just went through the same thing. Although I found out that the pain is not actually from my wisdom tooth coming in, it's from an infection in the tooth. My dentist prescribed me antiobiotics and they made the pain go away in a few hours, you just have to remember to take them the entire time the dentist tells you to. Another thing that worked for me before I got the antibiotics was to keep water in my mouth (I used cold but most people respond better to warm). That sounds weird, but it worked too. Your dentist should also be able to prescribe Vicadin for you.
789386
Before I answer your question I just want to state that I am a Dental Technologist not a Dentist. Dental Technologists only make dental prosthesis with a prescription from a Dentist and we do not give out medical advice.  Thus, any comments I make are just personal thoughts and should not be taken as medical advice. So GO TO YOUR DENTIST!!!!!\n\nNow to answer your question, personally I had all four of my wisdom teeth removed at the same time and they were impacted. For me I was in bed for a couple of days because of the teeth being impacted. But since your teeth are not impacted you “should” be fine the same or next day. The difference is simple; when a tooth is impacted it means it is growing into the roots of the tooth next to it. So in the surgery the surgeon has to cut into your gums and drill the bone deep enough to remove the tooth. But when the tooth is not impacted and growing straight up, it can be pulled out. So there will be less damage to the bone. Sometimes the surgeon would have to do some minor grinding if there is a problem with the wisdom tooth’s roots (thus, you “should” be fine).\n\nSide note, the pain killers you get are great, you will be so happy not scared at the time of surgery so don’t worry about it now.\n\nHope that helped
274335
Many people will have the procedure done on a Friday and then they are fine to return to work the following Monday.  The pain you experience is going to depend on your tolerence level.  For me, I would rate it a 2.  It was more annoying than painful.  Just make sure to follow the post-operative instructions your dentist gives you to help minimize your pain and discomfort.  Do not smoke, drink through a straw, spit forcefully or fiddle with the areas with your tongue as any of these actions could disrupt the blood clot and cause a dry socket.... you absolutely do not want that to happen as it is not uncommon for a dry socket to be more painful than a toothache.  Try to avoid talking as much as possible for the first 24 hours.  Avoid things with citric acid such as orange juice and tomato soup for a couple of days.  Eat soft foods such as scrambled eggs and mashed potatoes for the first couple of days and then begin eating foods as you feel you can.  You should do fine... don't worry :) Oh, and the actual procedure itself will probably take no more than about 30 minutes.
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Look;; I was the same way 2 years ago. So I know what you're going through. I was scared because I had never had any real dental work done;; so never been numb before. So we put off getting the brace [[I needed 4 teeth pulled!]]. And 3 weeks ago I got the first 2 teeth pulled and 3 days ago I go the other 2 pulled. It wasnt that bad. Please go to the dentist or wait until you can live with the fact that you will need to be numbed to have the teeth pulled. I was so nervous when I first went in that I almost puked afterwards. But believe me it really isnt terrible. You just feel a tiny bit of pressure at first;; then 30 seconds later the tooth is out! You will be numb for a few hours;; but at the end of the orthodontic treatment I bet we will be happy! But please;; if the tooth is an adult tooth please go to the dentist. You could damage your mouth so much by trying something yourself. If you dont get the numbing then you will feel everything and that probably wont be that comfortable. Id rather be numb for 3 hours than be in excruciating pain for weeks! Please just listen to me;; go to the dentist, I know you dont wanna hear that but you need to.\n\nStep by step;; the is what happened for me.\n\n1.) Dentist puts numbing gel on gum area where injections will be made (so you wont feel the injections;; make sure you ask your dentist beforehand if he/she can do this.) You wait about 5 minutes.\n\n2.) Injections are made but you dont feel them since your gums are already numb.\n\n3.) You wait 15-20 minutes to get fully numb.\n\n4.) The dentist pushes on the tooth with a special instrument and  all you feel is some pressure;; since the dentist is pushing hard.\n\n5.) Dentist takes this other instrument and rocks tooth back and forth;; then pulles at the last second a tiny bit while still rocking it;; and the tooth is out!\n\n\nThe procedure takes about 30 minutes in all.\n\nPlease do not do anything on your own though. You could end up doing a lot more damage! If your dentist knows what he/she is doing; then you will have no worries and will barely feel anything!\n\nLots of luck & Best Wishes♥
1124502
I had my two bottom wisdom teeth pulled a while back and if your not in a lot of pain now, its only going to get better. They gave you some Vicodin right? just take that until you feel like you can be OK without them. After like three days you should be able to eat normal food again. If you have any concerns about it, all you have to do is call up your dentist and ask them about it. they will gladly help ya.
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This is a complication that while not common is experienced by all dentist and especially Oral Surgeons in the removal of teeth.  Just make sure to call your dentist and keep him informed.  Especially, when new symptoms arise.  If the nerve is just bruised it will return relatively quickly 2-3 weeks.  If the nerve was damaged a bit more it could take several months.  Just be aware when you are eating hot food to approach from the side that still has sensation so that you don't burn your self.  Avoid chewing gum and anything that might cause you to bite yourself. \n\ngood Luck.\n\nOne more thing, if it starts to feel all prickly like tiny needles poking you that is a good thing thats the nerve repairing itself.
1032666
It could be an ear infection or a toothache.  I know it sounds odd, but I had similar pain and it was because I needed a filling!
71509
The only way i know..is to go to the dentist. Tell them you are in terrible pain and they will probably work you in. Till then a little ora gel may help some.
784036
Best have that checked out right away. I waited to long and it got infected. I was in the hospital for 11 days. (4 in intensive care) the dentist was a local doctor with out much experience. He tried removing the tooth, by pulling it giving me 6 shots of Novocain. it wouldn't come out and he broke it. Leaving small fragments in thus winding up in the hospital.\nThe wisdom teeth are said to be removed as soon as possible. If left they push the other teeth out of alignment causing pain and possible jaw dislocation. Seek Medical help right away, and remember...ice is your friend.
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Dizziness and constipation are two side effects ov Vicodin.  Are you taking more than the directions read?  You shouldn't take more than three within a 24 hour period.  If you are in this much pain from having your wisdom teeth removed, from yesterday, you may want to follow up with your dentist ASAP.  There is a condition that CAN happen when you have an extraction called "dry socket" which is VERY painful!!\n\nJust know that wisdom teeth extraction is typically  painful.  It will just take some time, although please keep in mind, don't overdose on the Vicodin.
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Smarts!  Get it?  Wisdom teeth?  Smarts?  Oh...never mind!\n\nMany people's wisdom teeth don't really "come in", if you have pain--see your dentist.  Did your dentist ever mention whether or not you have room for these teeth?  If you do then that's great....but they will be sore whilst growing in.\n\nGood luck....sorry about my joke earlier.
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That's too many. You have dry socket. did you smoke afther the extraction. Call your dentist and ask to be seen.\n\nDry socket involves pain lasting several days after the extraction. It's caused by something dislodging the clot from the extraction. The bone that is exposed begins to die and hurts like crazy. Other than the pain, there's not really any other symptoms. If it's associated with swelling, then there is an infection, not dry socket. \n\nThinks like spitting hard or sucking through a straw or SMOKING can cause the clot to dislodge. To fix it they pack some medicing in the socket and the pain is almost instantly relieved. Call him before they close today.