Fever After Wisdom Teeth Removal

Fever after wisdom teeth removal

After my wisdom teeth were removed last week, I was left with my mouth full of blood and a throbbing headache. My dentist told me I would likely experience pain and swelling for several days following surgery.

Blog intro: I had two wisdom teeth pulled because they were causing problems. They were impacted and pressed against other teeth, which caused them to become infected.

I am writing this blog post to share what happened during my recovery and to help others who may need to undergo similar procedures.

Is pain after wisdom teeth removal normal?

I know what you’re thinking. Your mind may race with questions like: “How much did he eat before his wisdom teeth were extracted?” Or maybe you’re wondering if you should go back to work today.

While the latter may seem silly, it’s important to understand how much pain you’re experiencing. If you feel any discomfort, see your doctor immediately.

It’s possible that you could have a serious infection that needs medical treatment. However, most patients report feeling better within 48 hours.

You might experience some soreness and tenderness around your jawline, but this usually subsides within a day. Some people complain of headaches, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. These symptoms are common side effects of anesthesia and are completely normal.

However, if you experience any severe pain or bleeding, seek immediate medical help. Don’t wait until tomorrow when you’ve forgotten about it.

Should you see an empty hole after wisdom teeth removal?

I didn’t think so. But when I woke from the anesthesia, I saw a small piece of bone sticking out of my gum line. When I asked my dentist if he could remove it, he said no. He explained that it was part of the tooth root and wouldn’t hurt anything.

He then suggested that I wait until the swelling went down before having any more work done. So I did. And waited. And waited.

After four days, I still hadn’t seen much improvement. My gums were swollen and tender, and my jaw felt tight. I couldn’t eat solid foods, let alone chew gum.

My dentist called again and told me he’d scheduled another appointment for the following day. If the swelling wasn’t better by then, he’d pull the remaining tooth.

When I arrived at his office the next morning, he gave me a quick once-over and told me that the swelling had gone down quite a bit. He then proceeded to provide me with a thorough cleaning of my mouth.

As soon as he finished, he told me he’d pulled the second tooth. He said that the swelling had gotten worse than expected and that he needed to do something else to help reduce the pressure.

So he took a drill and drilled into my upper molars. Then he extracted the roots of both teeth.

It’s been five days since my procedure, and I’m finally feeling normal. I’ve lost almost half of my original wisdom teeth, and I’m ready to start eating solid food again.

While I know that I’ll probably continue to feel discomfort for weeks to come, I’m glad I got the opportunity to save my teeth.

Wisdom Tooth Removal Causes:

High Fever:

Call your doctor immediately if you’re experiencing a high fever (above 101 degrees Fahrenheit) during wisdom tooth extraction. This can be a sign of a life-threatening condition such as meningitis.

Drainage from the Socket:

Your dentist will drain fluid from the socket in which the tooth is located. This helps prevent infection and keeps the area clean.

Increasing Pain:

I’m sure you’ve heard horror stories from friends who went under the knife and suffered excruciating pain afterward. If you haven’t experienced this yourself, you may think it’s something that happens to others.

However, if you’re anything like me, you know how painful it is to go through something like this.

So what do we do about it?

We keep our mouths shut until we feel better. We wait until the pain subsides before talking about it. But why should we do that? Why shouldn’t we talk about it to get help sooner rather than later?

Because the longer we wait, the worse things could potentially get.

Persistent Swelling:

Most of us have experienced persistent swelling after having our wisdom teeth extracted. If you have not, you should know that it lasts anywhere from five to ten days. You may feel extreme discomfort during this time, especially if you eat anything spicy or acidic.

You might also notice a slight change in your speech pattern and difficulty chewing food. These symptoms are normal and shouldn’t cause any concern. However, if you experience any unusual symptoms, contact your doctor immediately.

Continual Numbness:

If you are still experiencing numbness in my lower jaw and chin area. I feel like I have a constant dull ache on my face. I haven’t experienced any sharp pains or discomfort yet, but I’m sure it’s only a matter of time before it may start.

My doctor said it could be from the anesthesia, but he didn’t think so. He said it could be from the nerves being cut during the procedure. Either way, it’s going to hurt for a couple weeks.

He gave me a prescription for pain medication, but I’d already taken four doses. So far, nothing seems to help. I’ll keep taking the pills until I see improvement. If it doesn’t go away, I’ll talk to him again.

Excessive Bleeding:

As mentioned above, your dentist will drain blood from the sockets where the teeth were removed. This is done to prevent infection and keep the area clean.

But sometimes, excessive bleeding occurs. In these cases, you need to seek medical attention. You don’t want to risk getting an infection because of the amount of blood loss.

In addition, you don’t want to miss out on important work due to excessive bleeding. That would definitely put a damper on your day!

Conclusion:

Hopefully, you will understand the importance of keeping your mouth healthy. It’s not just good for your oral health but also affects your overall well-being.

It’s important to take care of your whole body, including your mouth. Don’t let anyone tell you otherwise.

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