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PhrasesAt the DentistMi fa ancora male dopo l'estrazione.
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Mi fa ancora male dopo l'estrazione.

It still hurts after the extraction.

Pronunciation

an-KO-ra — stress on second syllable. 'Ancora' means 'still' or 'again' depending on context.

When to use it

Call the dentist if pain persists more than 3-4 days after extraction, or if pain worsens after the first 2 days — this could indicate dry socket ('alveolite').

What it means

'Ancora' here means 'still'. 'Dopo l'estrazione' means 'after the extraction'. The condition 'dry socket' is called 'alveolite secca' in Italian — it occurs when the blood clot is lost and the bone is exposed. It causes severe pain 2-4 days after extraction and needs immediate dental treatment.

Variations

Il dolore è peggiorato dopo due giorni.

The pain got worse after two days.

Classic sign of dry socket — pain that worsens after initial improvement

Ho il gusto di sangue in bocca.

I have a taste of blood in my mouth.

Some bleeding is normal in the first hours — prolonged bleeding is not

Il foro non si è chiuso bene.

The socket has not closed properly.

Observe the extraction site — slow healing may need follow-up

Mini Dialogue

— Mi fa ancora male dopo l'estrazione di giovedì. Anzi, è peggio di prima. — Quando ha tolto il dente? — Tre giorni fa. Il dolore è aumentato ieri. — Potrebbe essere un'alveolite. Venga oggi — la visito subito. — È pericoloso? — No, ma va trattato. Le faccio una medicazione del foro.

— It still hurts after the extraction on Thursday. In fact, it is worse than before. — When was the tooth removed? — Three days ago. The pain increased yesterday. — It could be dry socket. Come today — I will examine you right away. — Is it dangerous? — No, but it needs treatment. I will dress the socket.

Cultural Note

After a tooth extraction in Italy, dentists give post-operative instructions ('istruzioni postoperatorie'): do not smoke for 48 hours, avoid hot food, do not rinse vigorously, keep the gauze in place. Smoking is the main risk factor for dry socket. Post-extraction painkillers: ibuprofen ('brufen') or paracetamol ('tachipirina') are standard. Antibiotics are prescribed only if infection risk exists.