I have had several infections treated with antibiotics over the years to my bottom right wisdom tooth. 4 days ago I had this and my top left wisdom tooth removed. The top tooth required two injections and was relatively simple. The tooth with previous infections required 8 injections to numb the area and is causing me a lot of pain. I went to the dentist yesterday to find out I have dry socket. Have been given antibiotics. Still in a lot of pain - not able to sleep. Watching clock to take more painkillers. Not able to eat, loss of appetite. This morning my top lip on the left started involuntarily twitching. It hasnt stopped all day. Is this emotional stress or something else? And why am I still in agony? If the pain affects your sleep and appetite why wasnt I prescribed stronger painkillers! Help!
Hi. Welcome to Chat Doctor . I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns. As per your complaint in case if you had a deeply infected tooth then healing will take a longer time. Also pain within 4 days of extraction is also not an abnormal finding, and you need not worry about it as gradually when the healing will proceed pain will start resolving. Twitching of the lip is due to inflammation or injury to the nerve secondary to infection. I would suggest you to take higher painkillers like Tramadol as it is potent in resolving severe pain. You can also go for injectable painkillers for faster relief. Do warm saline gargles. Take soft diet and more of liquids. Hope this information helps. Thanks and regards. Chat Doctor. 