Hi, I am a 33 y/o nonsmoker.. I had 4 wisdom teeth extracted 5 days ago. My left side still swollen but healing fairly well but the right side is giving me major issues. First off, the pain is a constant pain that goes across top and bottom row of teeth adjacent to the socket. Responds well to vicodin, but now I notice when I rinse with salt water it is coming out through my nose and I can hear popping and air sounds. None of this feels normal and its a holiday weekend so I am afraid I can not get a hold of doc. Afraid of running out of pain meds what else can I do for pain?
Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query. The pain will go in 5-7 days after extraction. Dull pain will be there till you get the sutures removed. The problem while rinsing mouth that is water coming through your nose could be because of the frontal fistula that is communication between oral cavity and maxillary sinus, It is a complication of extraction of maxillary third molar. If the problem persists still, then consult an oral maxillofacial surgeon and get it treated. I hope my answer will help you, take care.