infection after wisdom tooth extraction

[kristi17]

Two weeks ago I had a severe toothache went to dentist and put on an antibiotic one week later wisdom tooth extracted pain still persists, drainage, foul taste and smell, upset stomach, pain in jaw and ear and sore throat.  Spoke to the dentist and was instructed to continue antibiotic and salt water rinses. I finished the antibiotic and all symptoms still present is this normal and should I be doing something else.  I am nervous that I should be taking more antibiotics or doing something else.  The drainage is my main concern.  Will this infection go away or should I seek medical attention?

[minnow414]

My wife had a wisdom tooth extracted 6 months ago. She has recurring infections. The dentist continues to prescribe anti-biotics and swelling occurs after she comes off anti-biotics. An mri has shown she has bone infection and now needs intravenous anti-biotics for six months. The surgeon said he has never seen this before, . Could he have done something during the procedure to cause this?

[mammo]

Go back to your dentist, he needs to xray the gum and make sure there's not more going on as a result of the extractions.  You obviously still have some infection, so don't allow him to push you around.  Go back and have him check it again, the remaining infection needs to be addressed.  The draining is good, it's getting the infection out, but the source still needs to be addressed. Two weeks is too long for you to still be having an infection, and it sounds like it may be spreading.  If you don't get any satisfaction from your dentist, tell him you want all your records and seek medical help.