Pathological swelling after wisdom tooth surgery
The swelling after the wisdom tooth surgery should start to subside slowly from the third day on and the tissue should be soft in spite of tense skin. The swelling may feel warm and sensitive to pressure due to the increased blood circulation, but should not harden or even be hot and severely reddened. Especially if there is also a general feeling of physical discomfort with fever.
This can be a sign of inflammation and a disturbed healing process. A visit to the family doctor or dentist is recommended. As soon as the swelling after the wisdom tooth surgery hardens or even persists for more than a week or continues to expand, a dentist should be consulted to control the healing process.
Hardening or further expansion of the swelling is a sign of inflammation and impaired healing. In addition, the pain after wisdom tooth surgery should improve after one week. Excessive and long-lasting pain can also be an indication of a disturbed healing process.
If the swelling expands too far and the mouth opening is severely restricted, the airways can become narrowed and a dentist should be consulted immediately in this case. If necessary, further decongestant and anti-inflammatory drugs must be administered.
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