Healing after tooth extraction pain

Posted By Zulma (Stuart, Florida) on 09/06/2009

Healing after tooth extraction: One of my upper molars was extracted a month ago, the wound is healing very slowly, still open. I feel frustated and depressed, I've been eating only liquids, I lost 5 pounds. please help
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Replied by Zulma (Stuart, Florida, USA) on 09/27/2009

After 2 months the wound is not healed. Any suggestions for what can make recovery faster?
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Replied by Luis (Cali, Valle, Colombia) on 09/27/2009

Yes Zulma: Oil Pulling, see all information in Remedies.

EC: https://www.earthclinic.com/remedies/oil_pulling.html

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Replied by Tricia (Ireland) on 09/28/2009

2 months is way too long to be waiting for a gum to heal after an extraction. Is it possible that there is still some tooth left or that maybe there is an infection of some kind keeping it open. I think it would be worth your while to visit a doctor. Your original dentist may not admit to having made a mistake. I haven't had a tooth extracted for a long time but I remember each one vividly and they always closed after a few days. Good luck.
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Replied by Chelsea (San Marcos, Tx ) on 12/06/2009

Tricia is correct- 2 months is way too long to wait for it to heal. However others having pain may have dry sockets. If it has been more than a week, not sooner, it is safe to use clove oil for the pain. It can be put directly into the hole. It will sting at first but feel amazingly better right away. The doctor can administer this but it is easy to do by yourself.
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Replied by Anthony (Melrose Park, Il) on 11/26/2011

I have a crown place on number #2 that had a large filling. Now that crown is extremely sensitive to cool water and hot water. What can I do to treat this? thanks
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