Painful swallowing after wisdom teeth extraction may be caused by tissue edema due to trauma during tooth extraction, usually about 7 days after surgery can be recovered, taking antibiotic drugs can promote recovery, as follows.
Wisdom teeth position near the throat, tooth extraction process trauma, such as flap, bone removal, gum tear, etc., may cause tissue edema, caused by swallowing pain, usually about 7 days after extraction can return to normal. Antibiotic drugs can be taken to promote recovery, such as amoxicillin, cefixime, etc. Drugs should be used under the guidance of a doctor.
There may be other reasons for painful swallowing after wisdom tooth extraction. If the pain is severe or continues without relief, it may be post-operative infection or dry socket, and it is recommended to go to the hospital in time for early professional treatment.