Contents:
- Medical Video: Patient Walk-through of Wisdom Teeth Extraction | Boston Children's Hospital
- Why am I having a headache after removing my teeth?
- 1. The facial muscles are tense
- 2. Nervous disorders
- What should I do if I have a headache after removing my teeth?
Medical Video: Patient Walk-through of Wisdom Teeth Extraction | Boston Children's Hospital
Does your headache go away after a few days then pull out your teeth? Yes, there are some people who experience headaches after pulling teeth. Headaches that are felt vary, from mild to unbearable and never subside. Actually, why can headaches arise after removing teeth? What should be done if you experience this condition? Find out the answer below.
Why am I having a headache after removing my teeth?
Basically, not everyone experiences headaches after extracting teeth. If you experience this, then there is a problem or problem that occurs after you extract your teeth. Because the procedure for removing teeth will not immediately cause the head to become sore. So, what's the cause?
1. The facial muscles are tense
The muscles around the mouth, neck, face, and head are the same muscles. So, when one part of the muscle is tense, this will certainly affect other muscles even to the head muscles. Sometimes, when the process of pulling teeth, unconsciously the muscles of the jaw and mouth tighten.
Because it is too tense, it will cause cramps. This then affects the muscles of the head and eventually headaches arise after pulling teeth. In addition to headaches, you may also feel jaws aching or sore.
This tension can also get worse if you are afraid of pulling teeth. This fear can cause the muscles around the mouth and face to become tense. Therefore, try to trust your dentist to carry out the procedure safely. Also remind yourself that pulling teeth really needs to be done if the doctor has suggested it. It's just that if it's not revoked, you might get a much more painful problem.
2. Nervous disorders
After removing your teeth, you may experience a nervous breakdown. Usually, the symptoms are experienced from a numb sensation in the tongue, gums, teeth, and headache. This condition can occur in a matter of days or weeks after tooth extraction.
However, this condition is quite rare. If you really feel the symptoms or signs, you should immediately consult a doctor.
What should I do if I have a headache after removing my teeth?
Basically, the headaches that you feel can be caused by other conditions, not only because there are problems with the teeth and mouth. Therefore, you should immediately consult a doctor, so that it is known exactly what causes the symptoms.
To deal with the pain that you feel, while using painkillers, such as paracetamol (acetaminophen) or ibuprofen. You can also gently massage the neck and head area to reduce pain quickly. Massage can smooth blood flow so that the pain decreases.
If the headache does not stop and continues to appear, then do not delay to consult a doctor.
Usually, if the headache is caused by an infection, the doctor will give antibiotics to treat the infection you are experiencing.
