After extraction, molar tooth pain usually it may take from a few hours to a few days. Some factors that affect this process and general information about the duration of pain:
Duration of pain and the factors affecting it
- Attraction Type: Molar tooth extraction can be simple or a surgical procedure. The pain is usually more simple shooting may be short-term, while surgical interventions (e.g., extraction of impacted teeth) may extend the duration of the pain.
- Status: The extraction of a tooth decayed or infected, it can cause more trauma to surrounding tissues, and this can affect the duration of pain.
- Individual Differences: Each individual's pain tolerance is different and the healing process your personal health status, age, and general oral hygiene may vary depending on.
- After The Shooting: Proper maintenance after tooth extraction (for example, pain medication, application of cold compresses) can affect the severity and duration of pain.
General Duration Of Pain:
- First 24 Hours: The pain is usually most intense during the first 24 hours after the shooting level. During this period, your dentist often recommends that painkillers.
- 2-3 days: Shooting over the next 2-3 days the pain usually subsides. In the first days where the pain is more severe and may leave you feeling a slight discomfort.
- Week: In most cases, within a week the pain is greatly reduced. However, you may continue to mild discomfort or tenderness in the shooting area.
Tips On Managing Pain:
- Pain Relievers: Recommended by your dentist or over-the-counter pain relievers (eg, ibuprofen, paracetamol) can be used.
- Cold Compress: Apply a cold compress to the shooting area, can ease swelling and pain.
- Gentle Nutrition: Hot and consume soft foods, avoid spicy foods, can reduce pain in the healing process.
- Oral Hygiene: Regular dental hygiene and gentle, can shorten the duration of the pain by reducing the risk of infection.
When Should I See A Doctor:
- Severe and prolonged Pain: Severe or long-lasting pain may be a sign of a complication and may require you to contact your dentist.
- Other Symptoms: Swelling, fever, abnormal discharge, or if you have symptoms such as bad smell, these cases may require further assessment and treatment.
In general, decreases pain and the healing process is complete when the shooting in the next few days should pass to a large extent. If your pain or become dangerous if it takes longer than usual, call your dentist is important.
