I got my wisdom teeth out 4 days ago. I followed all the instructions and I haven t ate soild foods either. Yesturday I started to feel a intense throbbing but I took pain medicine and it stopped. Today it hurt again so I took ibuprofen and pain medicine but the throbbing continues! If I ice it or rinse with salt water it stops but it is painful. I have no idea what is wrong? The throbbing comes and goes. Help?
Hello Welcome to Chat Doctor I would like to tell you that wisdom teeth extraction is not a simple extraction. Its somewhat complicated surgical procedure & there are many post extraction effects that are seen like:- -prolonged numbness due to local anesthesia effect -pain -swelling -difficulty in opening mouth -fever -malaise You don't need to worry about any of these symptoms. Take some rest & start with amoxiclav-625 twice a day along with zerodol-SP twice a day. Also take some multivitamin & antacid like omeprazole 20 mg if acidity persists. Take all this for 5 days because ibuprofen is very mild analgesic. Along with that start warm saline rinses 24 hrs after extraction. This will help in healing. Consult your dentist if problem persist.  Take Care Regards Chat Doctor. 