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I've had two days of IV treatment for my inflamed wisdom tooth, but it still hurts. Why?

Dec 08, 2022 Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Guo Huijie
Introduction
Pain remaining severe after intravenous treatment for wisdom tooth inflammation may be due to severe infection, persistent inflammation, poor tooth position, inadequate antibiotics, or complications. Wisdom tooth inflammation is often accompanied by infection, and the level of pain usually correlates with the severity of the infection. If the infection is already severe, it may take more time to eliminate the infectious agents, so pain can persist.

Pain may persist after intravenous treatment for wisdom tooth inflammation due to severe infection, ongoing inflammation, poor positioning of the wisdom tooth, inadequate antibiotic therapy, or complications. Detailed explanations are as follows:

1. Severe infection: Wisdom tooth inflammation is often accompanied by infection, and the level of pain is usually related to the severity of the infection. If the infection is already severe, it may take more time to eliminate the infectious source, so pain may continue.

2. Ongoing inflammation: Inflammation commonly accompanies wisdom tooth problems and may take several days or longer to subside. Therefore, pain may persist until the inflammation decreases.

3. Poor tooth positioning: The location of the wisdom tooth can make pain more likely. Sometimes, abnormal growth direction, unfavorable positioning, or other anatomical factors can lead to persistent discomfort.

4. Inadequate antibiotics: If antibiotic treatment duration is too short or the infection is resistant to the prescribed antibiotics, pain may persist.

5. Complications: Wisdom tooth inflammation may lead to other oral complications, such as apical periodontitis, which might require additional treatment.

It is recommended to seek timely medical advice from a dentist to obtain appropriate management.

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