I had a infected molar back on on the right side, had antibiotics for 10 days. 2 days after I was done with them started hurting again, had a dental appointment, they could not get the tooth numb at all... Had it pulled, now in day 5 have stitches no surgery, simple pull it is hurting and swollen I think its the stitches but worried...I do not need a dry socket tho I think its over that time.. flying on Tuesday.. I just think its the swelling, keeping it super clean.. Any suggestions or advice?
Hi. Welcome to Chat Doctor . I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns. As per your complaint in case if you have a pain in the area of extraction socket and as it is 5th day, you need not worry as there can be pain for about a week after extraction and there can be slight swelling too. But in case if the pain and swelling is severe there is a possibility that there is infection in the extraction socket or there is any left out root piece that is flaring up or might be due to Chat Doctor.