6 days after removal of 2nd and 3rd upper molar

[Joymichelle]

I went in for a checkup yesterday, the dentist said everything looks well. I've been in such pain for 6 days. He said some bone was removed with the 2nd molar which takes longer to heal. Anyone else go this long or have this happen?

 

[Dr M]

Good day

Surgical pain, especially with difficult extractions, in which bone had to be removed, can sometimes last up until 2 weeks. Remember every person's healing process is also unique.
If you went for a check up with the dentist, and he indicated that everything seems well, then everything should return to normal. Just be patient. You can take some painkillers, especially anti-inflammatory meds.
If the pain is not getting better each day, and you still have severe pain after 2 weeks, go back to your dentist, so that further investigations can be done.

 

[Joymichelle]

Thank you. It's just quite annoying when so many people tell me the pain should be gone by now.

 

[Dr M]

Healing differs from person to person, and it also depends on the severity of the extraction, post op wound care etc.