wisdom teeth removal with extreme pain

[hhsswimmer21]

I dont think I have dry socket but my pain is getting worse, its now the 3rd day after and the vicodin is no longer helping as the pain has worsened. My whole mouth hurts. the bottom wisdom teeth were already out but leaning twards my other teeth causing them to be slightly impacted I suppose but I didnt need an oral surgeon apparently the dentist did the extraction. it took about an hour to do the one that was causing the pain and about 30 min to do the other one. The dentist was wonderful considering my lack of oral care thusfar, I skipped work for a day and went back today, when I got home I was throbbing and It hasnt stopped. Should I go back to my dentist or do I need to just tuff it out. I dont want to be paranoid but I cant eat and am crying most of the time

[shortcircuited]

Go back to the dentist, but be precise on where and how it hurts:
is it left, right, upper, lower, or some combination?  Does it hurt in your jaw, ear, or chin?  Does it ache or throb or feel sharp like cutting or some combination of these?  Can you pinpoint the source, a certain tooth or teeth or space?  Does the pain travel start to finish, or does it spread out from one point?  Do your lips, gum, tongue hurt?  Do you have a fever?

The dentist has to rely a lot on what you describe, so maybe write it down so you don't leave out any important details.

Best of luck.

[scottma]

Syetemic administration of antibiotics is helpful for managing post-op infection of wisdom tooth removal. Seeing your dentist is advised.