Referred dry socket pain please help?

Question

I have just been to the dentist to get a pack in my dry socket which is total agony and feels no better but i should of asked the dentist this but was just so relieved to see him i forgot,

but the pain i am experiencing is on the top set of teeth and the wisdom tooth i had removed is on the bottom same side though. is it possible that it is from the dry socket or something else? i am in agony.

also could someone recommend a good pain killer as ibuprofen upsets my stomach. thanks.

Answer 1

yes, it sounds like referred pain...been there and yes, it's agony !.try co-codomol,  The painkiller I used as Ibuprofen causes stomach problems for me too.Paramol is good too, contains paracetamol & dihydrocodeine. If that doesn't work...go back or phone dentist and he will prescribe something stronger.

hope this helps

Zoe :o)

Answer 2

Dry socket pain is common following surgical removal especially lower 3rd molars. The cause is uncertain but sometimes smoking and the use of oral contraceptives increase the incidence. Pain occurs 24-48 hours post extraction with noticeably odor and bad taste. The possible treatment is for u to go back to ur dentist for irrigation and packing of dry socket foam and take cataflam 5o mg ..take 3 times daily for pain... good luck

Answer 3

well dry socket pain is  very annoying and yes often referred ! you seem to be  experiencing referred pain most probably ! so get dressing done  regularly until it subsides ! do warm salt gargles every three to four hours as it will help in healing faster ! avoid irritating the socket with brush or so ! Avoid hot and spicy food for  few  days! Do not suck on straw for  few days! If you smoke  than do not smoke until its cured!

Ibuprofen do result in secondary acidity in few indviduals!

       Do take Tab Amoxicillin clavulanic acid combination 500mg tds thrice  daily for seven days

     Tab Diclofenac sodium and paracetamol combination bd  twice for seven days!            

Answer 4

The pain in the upper jaw can be because of dry socket in the extracted lower tooth. If the pain subsides after getting the pack in the dry socket then you can be sure that this is referred pain.But if it does'nt subside then you should visit your dentist. For more information on dry socket you can visit an article on dry socket in www.identalhub.com

They have facility of free consultation by a dentist.

Answer 5

Yes I had this when my lower six was removed, it sure is painful. You need to get some strong painkillers from your dentist. Sorry to say mine took a month to settle down