Hi my name is jessica and about 4 days ago I got my tooth extracted on the left side for orthodontist purposes. The bottom extraction is healing perfectly, but the top causes a little pain. Ive looked at the extrction and theres seems to be like a cut or opening on the edge of the extraction thats causing the pain. The edge is a little inflamed and irritated. I was wondering if this could possibly be an infection or is it just a cut from brushing my teeth? I accidentally hurt that edge of the exteaction when I brushed my teeth the day after the extraction. It doesnt bother me a lot it just has me worried. The extraction does seem to be healing but just not as fast as the bottom one.
Hello there!  Thank you for asking. Dental procedures are risky one and have a lot of complications if not done under strict protocol. Now in your case I am sure this is just a post extraction inflammation. Give it some time to heal. You remember lower teeth of baby comes first. They area bit blesseder than upper ones in blood supplies. that's why they healed bit earlier. If you don't have any redness or fever associated i am sure its just inflammatory response, and it will heal. Use some anesthetic gels and ANti-inflammatory gels it will relieve the trouble., No worriesregardsS Khan