Lunochkovaya pain

Alveolar pain (d. alveolaris) is pain in the area of ​​the sockets of extracted teeth. It occurs after tooth extraction and is associated with inflammation of the tissues of the socket.

Causes of alveolar pain:

  1. trauma to socket tissue during tooth extraction
  2. remains of tooth roots or tartar in the socket
  3. infection of the socket (for example, alveolitis)

Symptoms:

  1. aching, throbbing pain in the socket area
  2. pain when biting
  3. swelling and hyperemia of the gums around the socket
  4. bad breath

Treatment:

  1. antiseptic treatment of the hole
  2. physiotherapy (UHF, laser)
  3. local use of painkillers
  4. for alveolitis - antibiotics, antiseptics
  5. removal of tooth root remnants, if any

Prevention:

  1. careful care of the hole after removal
  2. antiseptic mouth rinse
  3. taking painkillers in the first days after removal

Thus, alveolar pain is a common complication after tooth extraction. With proper treatment and care, it goes away within 7-10 days.