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[M30USA]

I have a question:

 

I had an extraction of a molar (#30) on the lower right. Ever since, my front teeth on the bottom have been really aching. I've read it can be caused by the following factors: 1) the freed up space from extraction is allowing the teeth to spread out and the pain is merely caused by shifting, and 2) the inflammation and swelling could be referring pain down the trigeminal nerve to my front teeth.

 

Is this true?

 

I just can't believe I solved a problem with one tooth and now it created pain somewhere else.

[Damia]

Hi you could have damage to the inferior dental nerve but it's really rare.

Teeth shifting should not cause pain as any movement is tiny an very gradual over an extended period of time.

 

Do you see your dentist regularly? How old are you ? Do you have periodontal disease ? Why was the tooth removed?

 

Go back to your dentist an ask?

[M30USA]

Hi you could have damage to the inferior dental nerve but it's really rare.

Teeth shifting should not cause pain as any movement is tiny an very gradual over an extended period of time.

 

Do you see your dentist regularly? How old are you ? Do you have periodontal disease ? Why was the tooth removed?

 

Go back to your dentist an ask?

 

I'm 33. I don't have periodontal disease. The tooth was removed because an old filling came out which extended too low beyond the gum line to be fixed with a root canal, so I'm getting an implant. In general, I have healthy teeth and gums.

 

It just feels like my jaw is pretty painful now. But then again, it was hurting even before the extraction. Maybe it will just take a while for the gums and jaw to heal. I'll wait until my 2 week followup and, if it's still painful, I'll bring it up to my dentist.

[Art_Critic]

If you had a bone graft done for the implant prep when the tooth was extracted that can be painful and take several weeks to taper off.. Your bite can also change and your other teeth may be painful getting used to the new bite..

 

You could also have an infection and if you do then you need to call your dentist.. Also you need to be gargling with warm salt water 3-5 times a day

[M30USA]

But why the front teeth? It hurts more in my front teeth now than the actual extraction site. I know enough about nerves (especially elsewhere in the body) to know that where you feel pain isn't always where the problem is. I hope this is true here.

[pie2]

It was actually an alien probe they removed and your body is just beginning the effects of withdrawal.

 

It's true!!!!

[Damia]

I'm 33. I don't have periodontal disease. The tooth was removed because an old filling came out which extended too low beyond the gum line to be fixed with a root canal, so I'm getting an implant. In general, I have healthy teeth and gums.

 

It just feels like my jaw is pretty painful now. But then again, it was hurting even before the extraction. Maybe it will just take a while for the gums and jaw to heal. I'll wait until my 2 week followup and, if it's still painful, I'll bring it up to my dentist.

 

Ok if the tooth has only just been removed then you may have a dry socket, it can make things ache ( usually lower jaw) Art critics advice is good keep the hot salt water mouth rinse going and ring you dentist earlier to get it checked

[Snaggletooth]

How much pressure did the dentist apply? Did he/she knock your front teeth or at any time?

 

Sometimes it takes some real force to yank a tooth, a workmate once returned from an extraction with bruises on his chest and chin from where the dentist had to kneel on him and hold his head down. Can you remember any force or pressure appled to your chin or lower fronts?