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Is It Normal to Experience These Symptoms After Wisdom Tooth Extraction?

Is it normal to experience this condition three days after the extraction of both lower horizontal wisdom teeth? On the morning of February 22, I had my bilateral horizontal wisdom teeth extracted without stitches. The bleeding from the wounds continued until the evening of the s...


Dr. Huang Tingfang Reply:
Dear Mr. Luo Weizhan, Hello! As mentioned, this is actually normal! However, it is important to pay attention to oral hygiene. Please return for a follow-up appointment one week after the procedure. Make sure to communicate frequently with your physician. Thank you! Wishing you ...

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Is Bleeding Normal After Wisdom Tooth Extraction? What to Do Next

Bleeding on the fourth day after wisdom tooth extraction? I had my upper and lower right wisdom teeth extracted last Friday (January 19). The lower one was horizontal, so I had to undergo surgery and stitches. However, today (January 23), I suddenly noticed that the stitches from...


Dr. Huang Tingfang Reply:
Dear Mr. Hong, Hello! On the fourth day after wisdom tooth extraction, it is common to experience swelling; however, if there is still bleeding, please return to the clinic to see the doctor. Make sure to communicate with your physician. Thank you! Wishing you safety and health...

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Persistent Gum Swelling After Wisdom Tooth Extraction: What to Do?

Gum swelling and pain? I have had swelling in the gums on the lower left side (around the wisdom tooth) for some time, but there has been no bleeding while brushing. I visited the dentist, who mentioned that the wisdom tooth is difficult to clean, leading to food retention and su...


Dr. Huang Tingfang Reply:
Dear Mr. Guo, Hello! As mentioned, it is still necessary to extract the lower left wisdom tooth. Please communicate more with your physician. Thank you! Wishing you safety! Sincerely, Dr. Huang Ting-Fang, Dentistry

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Is It Normal to Feel Tightness in Front Teeth After Wisdom Tooth Extraction?

After having a wisdom tooth extraction, there may be a feeling of tightness in the front teeth? I would like to ask the doctor, I had my upper right wisdom tooth extracted a few days ago, and I have been experiencing a persistent tightness in the teeth in front of the extraction ...


Dr. Zeng Guanghui Reply:
After having the upper right wisdom tooth extracted, there may be a persistent tightness in the front teeth. This could be due to the recent extraction and inflammation at the surgical site. It is advisable to maintain good oral hygiene and allow the wound to heal gradually, afte...

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Is It Normal to Have Blood-tinged Mucus After Wisdom Tooth Extraction?

Just had my wisdom teeth removed? It is common to experience some nasal discharge with blood streaks and a metallic taste in your mouth after wisdom tooth extraction, especially within the first few days post-surgery. This can be due to the healing process and irritation in the a...


Dr. Huang Tingfang Reply:
Dear Mr. Huang Hsiao-Wu, Hello! I apologize for the late response. It is now the second day after your wisdom tooth extraction, and I noticed that you have a runny nose with some blood streaks this morning. It is possible that there is slight bleeding from the wound, which may b...

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Is It Normal to Have Bleeding Three Days After Wisdom Tooth Extraction?

Is it normal to still have bleeding three days after wisdom tooth extraction and stitch removal? Doctor, I had my wisdom teeth removed on December 14th, and by December 16th, my face was swollen to almost a square shape. I didn't experience this during my last wisdom tooth e...


Dr. Huang Tingfang Reply:
Dear Miss Keke: Hello! Is it normal to still be bleeding three days after wisdom tooth extraction and suture removal? You should seek medical attention promptly to check your blood and stop the bleeding! Please communicate more with your physician! Thank you! Wishing you safety! ...

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Post-Wisdom Tooth Extraction Pain: Is It Normal?

Postoperative Pain Issues After Wisdom Tooth Extraction Hello, Doctor! I had my lower left wisdom tooth extracted on December 29, 2017, and everything was fine for the first week post-surgery. However, after the stitches were removed on January 3, 2018, I started to feel pain in ...


Dr. Zeng Guanghui Reply:
One week after having wisdom teeth removed and after the stitches are taken out, if you experience pain when biting, especially in the tooth adjacent to the extraction site, it indicates that although the wisdom teeth have been removed, the soft and hard tissues have not fully he...

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Post-Wisdom Tooth Extraction: Persistent Muscle Discomfort Explained

After wisdom tooth extraction, there may be discomfort in the muscles on the side of the jaw? Hello, Doctor. I had my lower right wisdom tooth extracted at the end of March this year. The wound was sutured initially, and it has healed, but I still feel a pulling sensation in the ...


Dr. Zeng Guanghui Reply:
Nine months after the extraction of the lower right wisdom tooth, there is a sensation of pulling in the cheek, and there is unilateral pain on the right side when biting. It may be necessary to consider whether the molar in front of the extracted wisdom tooth has issues such as ...

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Understanding Post-Wisdom Tooth Extraction Pain and Healing

Severe pain after wisdom tooth extraction? I had my lower right wisdom tooth extracted on November 29th. It was a bit difficult to remove because it was partially impacted, and the extraction took a long time. The wound is somewhat large, and I have been taking the prescribed med...


Dr. Zhu Guanyu Reply:
Hello, The recovery period after wisdom tooth extraction typically does not happen quickly. In the first few days, you may experience symptoms such as redness, swelling, and pain due to inflammatory reactions. Please return for a follow-up appointment to have the stitches remov...

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Is It Normal to Have Mouth Sores After Wisdom Tooth Extraction?

Mouth ulcer after wisdom tooth extraction? Hello doctor, is it normal to have sores around the gums after having my wisdom teeth extracted? I have developed four sores in total, and eating is very painful. 😖


Dr. Huang Tingfang Reply:
Dear Miss Kelly, Hello! (After wisdom tooth extraction, mouth ulcer) It is possible that a virus in your body has been released, causing this issue. Please make sure to brush your teeth well and rinse with salt water; it should improve in a few days! Be sure to communicate with ...

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Sharp Bony Growth After Wisdom Tooth Extraction: What to Do?

About a month after having my wisdom teeth removed, I noticed a sharp, hard object at the wound site that is irritating my tongue? Hello Doctor, about a month ago I had my wisdom tooth extracted at a large hospital, and this morning I noticed a painful sensation at the base of my...


Dr. Huang Tingfang Reply:
Dear Mr. Ju-Jie: Hello! (About a month after wisdom tooth extraction, there is a sharp hard object at the wound site), it may be exposed bone, and I need to schedule an appointment with the dentist to have it smoothed out! Please communicate more with the physician! Thank you! Wi...

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Post-Wisdom Tooth Extraction: Understanding Gum and Front Tooth Pain

After wisdom tooth extraction, experiencing pain in the gums and front teeth? I had my lower left wisdom tooth extracted a little over a week ago, but occasionally I experience sudden pain in the lower left gum (tooth). Besides the molar near the wisdom tooth, I also feel swellin...


Dr. Huang Tingfang Reply:
Dear Mr. Randy, Hello! The pain in your gums and front teeth after wisdom tooth extraction should not be related; it is likely due to inflammation in your gums. The pain near the wisdom tooth may require further examination by your dentist. Please communicate more with your doct...

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Understanding Post-Wisdom Tooth Extraction Pain and Complications

Pain persists for several days after wisdom tooth extraction? Hello, doctor. I had my lower left wisdom tooth extracted last Friday, but after removing the gauze, I experienced moderate bleeding. I rushed to the hospital for a check-up and received a secondary suture. Since that ...


Dr. Zhu Guanyu Reply:
Hello, thank you for your message. Generally, the soft tissue healing of an extraction site takes more than a week, while bone healing requires an even longer time. It is normal to feel discomfort when brushing or eating before the wisdom tooth extraction site has fully healed (s...

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Why Does My Tooth Still Rub Against My Gums After Wisdom Tooth Extraction?

Wisdom tooth extraction? Hello, the doctor wants to ask why my left tooth keeps grinding against the gum. I went to the dentist, and it was determined that it was the wisdom tooth grinding against the gum, but even after having both upper and lower wisdom teeth extracted, I still...


Dr. Zhu Guanyu Reply:
Hello, the molars inevitably come into contact with the buccal mucosa. However, if the unique position of the molars or malocclusion causes abnormal contact with the buccal mucosa, a medical examination is necessary. Thank you for your message. Wishing you peace and health! Dr. J...

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Concerns After Wisdom Tooth Extraction: Healing Issues and Next Steps

Horizontal mandibular wisdom tooth suturing? Hello, Doctor. In early May of this year, I had my lower left horizontal wisdom tooth extracted. Because my wisdom tooth was positioned in a difficult spot and was larger than usual, the doctor made an incision on the gum side towards ...


Dr. Huang Tingfang Reply:
Dear Mr. Andy, Hello! As mentioned, if there is no redness, swelling, or pain, and it heals into a groove, there will actually be no sequelae! Please communicate more with your physician. Thank you! Wishing you safety! Sincerely, Dr. Huang Ting-Fang, Dentistry

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Persistent Pain After Wisdom Tooth Extraction: When to Seek Help?

Five days after the extraction of the lower right wisdom tooth, there is still pain? Hello, Doctor. My lower right wisdom tooth is horizontally impacted and completely covered by gum tissue. After the extraction on October 9th, for the first two days, I only experienced significa...


Dr. Zhu Guanyu Reply:
Hello, based on your description, here are a few suggestions for your reference: 1. Maintain a regular schedule and avoid staying up late. 2. Eat a balanced diet and limit the intake of spicy and hot foods. 3. Improve oral hygiene, especially ensuring that food debris does not ge...

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Managing Gum Growth Issues After Wisdom Tooth Extraction

Issues with gum growth after wisdom tooth extraction? Hello, I have been troubled by this issue for many years, so I would like to seek your advice. I had all four of my wisdom teeth extracted during my college years, and due to the sutured wounds, the gum tissue where the lower ...


Dr. Zhu Guanyu Reply:
Hello, based on your description, there are three possible scenarios: 1. Inflammatory response at the extraction site, 2. Periodontal or apical periodontitis of the anterior teeth, 3. A combination of both. Please visit a dental clinic or hospital dental department for further ex...

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Yellow Fluid After Wisdom Tooth Extraction: Infection or Something Else?

The socket after wisdom tooth extraction has yellow fluid? Hello, doctor. I had my upper wisdom tooth extracted a week ago. After removing the gauze, I rinsed my mouth and did not experience any bleeding, and the wound has not been painful. However, for the past two days, a foul-...


Dr. Zhu Guanyu Reply:
Hello, based on your description, I recommend that you return for a follow-up examination to determine the cause of your condition. Early diagnosis leads to early treatment. Thank you for your message. Wishing you safety and health. Sincerely, Dr. Kuan-Yu Chu, Director of Dentist...

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Post-Wisdom Tooth Extraction: Weakness, Soreness, and Fever Concerns

On the second day after tooth extraction, I feel weak, sore, and have a slight fever? I had my wisdom teeth removed yesterday at noon, but today I feel weak and sore, and I have a slight fever. My appetite is not very good. How long is this likely to last?


Dr. Zhu Guanyu Reply:
Hello, It is common to experience inflammatory responses such as redness, swelling, heat, and pain on the second day after tooth extraction. Medication may be necessary to control these symptoms. If an infection occurs at the wound site, it could worsen the condition. Please en...

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Is It Normal to Experience Pain After Wisdom Tooth Extraction?

It is common to experience soreness and pain after wisdom tooth extraction? Hello, Doctor! A few days ago, I had my wisdom tooth extracted, and I noticed that the teeth next to the extraction site experience sharp pain when I drink cold water. Additionally, there is a slight disc...


Dr. Huang Tingfang Reply:
Dear Mr. Hsiao, Hello! If the adjacent teeth have periodontal disease or deep cavities, there may be mild pain sensations. Please communicate more with your dentist! Thank you! Wishing you safety and health! Sincerely, Dr. Huang Ting-Fang, Dentistry

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