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Hi Rational8762,Unfortunately wisdom teeth have the highest rate of post-operative discomfort of all teeth. I would encourage you to see your dentist to ensure there are no complications after the extraction, however it is not uncommon for the pain to continue for 9 days or more.I'm sure you've been briefed, but regular rinsing with warm, salty water is best to keep the socket moist and flush out any accumulated debris that may be slowing down the healing process.Best of luck! hope you're feeling better soon!Dr Rick
It looks to me that it is a dry socket as per the photos that you posted. The bone appears exposed. You should visit your dentist and he will clean the open wound and place Zinc oxide eugenol pack for 2 days. This will relieve your pain within half and...
Most of the time persistent pain even 1 month after extraction of a wisdom tooth or any other tooth is due to dry socket. Your dentist probably is right in saying so that it is a dry socket. Your dentist can see the unhealed soft tissue in the area of extraction and he will...
For total wound closure it could take upto 3 to 4 weeks. As long as there is no discomfort you don't have to worry at all. It appears perfectly a normal healing
