The sore throat after wisdom teeth extraction may be caused by swelling of the trauma site, swelling of the lingual side of the throat, etc. The pain is especially obvious when swallowing saliva.
1. Swelling at the trauma site: Wisdom teeth are at the back of the entire tooth row, close to the throat area. If the trauma left by wisdom teeth extraction is relatively large, it will cause local tissue edema, and the phenomenon of sore throat when swallowing saliva may occur.
2. Swelling on the tongue side: If wisdom teeth extraction causes swelling on the tongue side, it will also cause swelling and pain in the throat, and swallowing saliva and throat will be painful.
If you have a sore throat after wisdom teeth extraction, it is recommended that you go to the stomatology department of a regular hospital in a timely manner, and cooperate with a professional doctor for oral examination and standardized medication. After wisdom teeth extraction must be in accordance with the doctor’s instructions for oral care, available rehabilitation of new liquid or chlorhexidine mouthwash rinse. It should be noted that you should not rinse your mouth or brush your teeth within 24 hours after wisdom tooth extraction, so as not to lead to dislodgment of the blood clot in the extraction socket or infection.