What to do after wisdom tooth extraction toothache

Toothache after wisdom teeth extraction, a short period of pain is a normal phenomenon, you can take oral pain medication to relieve, but the pain lasts for more than 2~3 days, do not rule out dry socket and other diseases, need to consult a doctor in a timely manner, if necessary, surgical treatment. 1. Oral pain medication: toothache after wisdom teeth extraction is a relatively common complication after wisdom teeth extraction, you can give local cold compresses to reduce swelling and pain. If the redness, swelling and pain are severe, you can take appropriate pain relieving and anti-inflammatory drugs to reduce pain, such as metronidazole tablets, ibuprofen capsules and so on. 2. Surgical treatment: dry socket is an acute infection of the extraction trauma, which can be dealt with surgically, and the pain can be relieved by applying amoxicillin capsules or ibuprofen capsules after the operation. Don’t brush your teeth within 24 hours after wisdom teeth extraction, don’t eat spicy and stimulating food, and pay attention to oral hygiene in general. Take medications under the guidance of your physician.