How long can I expect my gums to be tender and swollen after I had two teeth pul!
Question:
How long can I expect my gums to be tender and swollen after I had two teeth pulled?
I am not running a fever and it does not look bad but it is very tender and my gum is swollen. My cheek is very tender. I am scared..
Answers:
It can vary from patient-to-patient, depending on
1. how high your pain threshold is
2. how difficult the extraction was...the more difficult is was for the dentist, the more tenderness/swelling
3. does the area feel like it has any sharp points when you run your finger in the area? the dentist may have left bone spicules in the area, which can hurt (especially if you wear a denture)
It's a good sign that you don't have a fever, but I would strongly urge you to get a consult from your dentist. We often get phone calls about post-operative pain and swelling and I would DEFINITELY like to hear from those patients, rather than them suffering through the pain.