Lizzie in Ma Posted June 30, 2013 Share Posted June 30, 2013 Update I've had it, taking her to the best dentist I know at 1:00. Swelling is a bit better but she still can't open her mouth more than a fraction, still in a lot of pain, her tongue is still completely numb, I want her evaluated by someone I trust. And all she has had since Friday is jello, she is having texture/sensory issues with other soft foods because she can't feel her tongue except a little bit on the good side of her mouth. Bruising has shown up on the outside now and the left side of her neck from her ear down and under her chin still look awful. DD had a horrific time getting a wisdom tooth out Friday morning. They cut into her jaw and broke it in half to remove it with only a local anesthetic. She is badly swollen still, running a low fever even with antibiotics, ice and ibuprofen. It runs all the way down her neck and her tongue is still numb as well. She can barely open her mouth at all. I don't want to over react but I am getting very concerned. They hit a nerve which is why she still can't feel her tongue, changed antibiotics and more pain meds. Apparently the "paresthesia" can resolve in a few days, weeks, months or never. Great answer, so now we just wait. Thank you all so much. She still looks and feels like hell but I am hopeful it will turn the corner now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa in Australia Posted June 30, 2013 Share Posted June 30, 2013 She has my full sympathies. :grouphug: :grouphug: I had a wisdom tooth removed a few years ago where they had to cut into my jaw to extract the tooth. It was so painful. I ended up with dry socket :crying: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jane in NC Posted June 30, 2013 Share Posted June 30, 2013 Didn't the oral surgeon leave an emergency contact number for you? If not, can you call your dentist for advice? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pawz4me Posted June 30, 2013 Share Posted June 30, 2013 I would call whoever did the extraction first to find out what his/her advice is. Surely there is an emergency/after hours number? Or maybe an urgent care instead of ER? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lizzie in Ma Posted June 30, 2013 Author Share Posted June 30, 2013 Didn't the oral surgeon leave an emergency contact number for you? If not, can you call your dentist for advice? No, none of the above. They are closed, period, until Monday, machine says go to ER if there are any problems. I hate this place, it is a Masshealth clinic and we are never, ever going back there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bettyandbob Posted June 30, 2013 Share Posted June 30, 2013 I'd call the oral surgeon first. When I had my wisdom teeth out they were cut out of my jaw. My mouth coudn't close due swelling for at least a day and my face was noticeably swollen for a week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lizzie in Ma Posted June 30, 2013 Author Share Posted June 30, 2013 I would call whoever did the extraction first to find out what his/her advice is. Surely there is an emergency/after hours number? Or maybe an urgent care instead of ER? Urgent care around here doesn't take out insurance but the ER does. They only gave her two days of pain pills too but fortunately I have a stockpile. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jane in NC Posted June 30, 2013 Share Posted June 30, 2013 Do you have an emergency number for your dentist? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pawz4me Posted June 30, 2013 Share Posted June 30, 2013 I think I'd go to the ER, then. Given the redness and swelling, I'm wondering if there's infection and the antibiotic isn't working. I wouldn't want to take a chance on the infection spreading. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lizzie in Ma Posted June 30, 2013 Author Share Posted June 30, 2013 Do you have an emergency number for your dentist? just the main number and it says to go to the ER is there are any issues Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lizzie in Ma Posted June 30, 2013 Author Share Posted June 30, 2013 I think I'd go to the ER, then. Given the redness and swelling, I'm wondering if there's infection and the antibiotic isn't working. I wouldn't want to take a chance on the infection spreading. That is what I am worried about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jane in NC Posted June 30, 2013 Share Posted June 30, 2013 Mother's intuition wins. Good luck at the ER--and I am sorry that your doctors aren't doing a better job with patient relations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lizzie in Ma Posted June 30, 2013 Author Share Posted June 30, 2013 Thanks you guys, she has enough issues with Lyme Disease, she doesn't need more complications. You know what is feels like being the Mom of a sick or hurt kiddo and I appreciate your input. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plink Posted June 30, 2013 Share Posted June 30, 2013 I am so sorry! Keep us updated. She sounds miserable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhschool Posted June 30, 2013 Share Posted June 30, 2013 I also vote ER and I would run. Hopefully you're already on your way! Good luck, blessings, and may your child feel better by dinnertime! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedmom4 Posted June 30, 2013 Share Posted June 30, 2013 If my dd was in that kind of pain combined with a fever and redness I would definitely head to the ER. I absolutely hate going there as well, but from what you're describing I would go. Bring a good book! Let us know how she's doing! Elise in NC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-rap Posted June 30, 2013 Share Posted June 30, 2013 Keep us posted! I assume you are at the ER by now. I would have taken my daughter too, if she had a fever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris in VA Posted June 30, 2013 Share Posted June 30, 2013 Hope they can help. Poor baby. Hang in there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TammyinTN Posted June 30, 2013 Share Posted June 30, 2013 Definitely go to the ER...my dd just went through a rough dental procedure. They had to change antibiotics and give additional pain meds. Hope she feels better soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexigail Posted June 30, 2013 Share Posted June 30, 2013 I hope that she finds relief soon! I'm so sorry you're dealing with this :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsJewelsRae Posted June 30, 2013 Share Posted June 30, 2013 Oh poor girl. I got my wisdom teeth out when my older kids were 2 and 4. It was a nightmare, this supposedly posh office botched it, gave me pain killers I was unable to take, the wrong antibiotics with mislabeled instructions (pharmacy messed up too) and I had it done on a Thursday- they were closed with absolutely no after hours number to call, no answering machine even! I ended up with an infection in horrific pain in the ER. The ER doc was less than impressed at the office and the pharmacy, finally got me some pain killers I could take and I passed out and slept after being awake all day and night for 2 days in agony. Please take her to the ER, complain to the dentist office and never go back! I had my remaining wisdom tooth removed by a different dental office and they did a wonderful job and took excellent care of me, I had no problems, even though they were impacted. Only let her eat non chew foods like applesauce, sorbet and puddings- no straws or chewing until this has cleared, this was essential for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mysticmomma Posted June 30, 2013 Share Posted June 30, 2013 I hope you are getting some answers and relief from the er. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unsinkable Posted June 30, 2013 Share Posted June 30, 2013 (((Hugs for you both))) I hope things are getting straightened out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaz Posted June 30, 2013 Share Posted June 30, 2013 Oh I'm sorry! I hope she can get the help she needs at the ER. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trulycrabby Posted June 30, 2013 Share Posted June 30, 2013 Wow, only two days of pain medication after cutting the tooth out of her jaw???? I'm glad you took her to the er, the antibiotic doesn't seem to have been the correct one, or the oral sugeon mangled her jaw. I hope she feels beter very soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mumto2 Posted June 30, 2013 Share Posted June 30, 2013 :grouphug: I hope the ER visit went well. If you still are not satisfied with her care I would call your regular dentist. I had similar problems with mine and my dentist (he lived in our neighborhood so I admit to an advantage ;)) was able to help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitten18 Posted June 30, 2013 Share Posted June 30, 2013 :grouphug: Hope she's getting good care at the E.R. I just can't get past: -local anesthetic -2 days of pain killers -no after hours phone service When this is all over, PLEASE write a review on Yelp, you may save someone else from this agony. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starr Posted June 30, 2013 Share Posted June 30, 2013 Many of us had impacted wisdom teeth out with local anesthesia. I doubt that part is the problem. Dry socket, pain meds, antibiotics are possibilities. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
countrygal Posted June 30, 2013 Share Posted June 30, 2013 OH I had a dry socket because it was close to my jaw and pain meds did absolutely nothing. I went in and they packed it with a shoelace -type gauze and the pain was gone within minutes. Most horrible pain ever. Worse than natural childbirth. If the pain is severe enough that narcotics don't help and she can't even sleep, she probably has a dry socket (exposed nerve I think it is.) I would take her to the ER and ask them to pack it and give her strong medication than ibuprofen. If she's on antibiotics I wouldn't worry too much about infection, swelling is just a part of having the procedure. I looked like a chipmunk for a week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LizzyBee Posted June 30, 2013 Share Posted June 30, 2013 FWIW, dd19 just had a wisdom tooth out last month and it also had to cut out with only a local anesthetic. She still had pain down her neck and throat several days after the extraction, and she was concerned about the size of the hole where the tooth came out. We took her back to the dentist to be checked and everything was fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tammyla Posted June 30, 2013 Share Posted June 30, 2013 :grouphug: I hope she is doing better. Only two days of pain medication doesn't sound like enought to me btw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
besroma Posted June 30, 2013 Share Posted June 30, 2013 I hope your visit went well and that she is doing better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
besroma Posted July 1, 2013 Share Posted July 1, 2013 Thanks for the update. I will pray that the feeling returns soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stacia Posted July 1, 2013 Share Posted July 1, 2013 Poor girl. (And poor mom.) So sorry she's going through all this pain. Hopefully her nerve issue will resolve soon w/ the new meds helping her get over the healing hump. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starr Posted July 1, 2013 Share Posted July 1, 2013 I have a friend whose feeling came back into her tongue in about 6 months. Nerves can heel slowly. Don't lose hope. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happi duck Posted July 1, 2013 Share Posted July 1, 2013 I have a friend whose feeling came back into her tongue in about 6 months. Nerves can heel slowly. Don't lose hope. I was going to post almost exactly the same thing...especially the bolded. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardenmom5 Posted July 1, 2013 Share Posted July 1, 2013 I have a friend whose feeling came back into her tongue in about 6 months. Nerves can heel slowly. Don't lose hope. I had nerve damage that left me with no feeling in that area, and it lasted about six months. give it time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiramisu Posted July 1, 2013 Share Posted July 1, 2013 Hoping everything is okay. :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: Your dd is an amazing girl. She's been through so much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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