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Other teeth hurt after wisdom tooth extraction
A 31-year-old member asked:
Dr. John Van der Werffanswered
Dentistry 39 years experience
Normal: That is not unusual. It should go away with time and if not, have your dentist take a look and see to make sure there are no problems.
4.8k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
Dr. Joseph Winemananswered
Dentistry 40 years experience
Teeth pain after o/s: Frequently the adjacent teeth to the wisdom teeth will feel sore for a few days after surgery. Very normal. If you have severe pain, return to your or... Read More
4.8k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
Dr. Paul Grinanswered
Pain Management 36 years experience
Very common: Your other teeth may also ache. This is called referred pain and is also a temporary condition. If concerned, see your surgeon.
2.2k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
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A 47-year-old member asked:
Dr. Theodore Davantzisanswered
Dentistry 40 years experience
Referred Pain: Pain from the extraction site may be referred down the nerve trunk that innervates the other teeth. In addition, pressure from the actual extraction m... Read More
3.6k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
Dr. Paul Grinanswered
Pain Management 36 years experience
Not uncommon: after wisdom teeth surgery. Your other teeth, earache, headache and sore throat may also ache. This is called referred pain and is also a temporary c... Read More
3.6k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
Dr. Louis Galliaanswered
Surgery - Oral & Maxillofacial 45 years experience
Common: Common to have the tooth in front of the wisdom tooth after extraction of wisdom tooth. Should resolve shortly. If not, see oral surgeon who did extra... Read More
847 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 32-year-old female asked:
Dr. Michael Amsteranswered
Specializes in Pediatrics
Yes: Most likely this is referred pain. The same nerves go to several of the teeth, so if the area of the extraction is starting to ache, then several othe... Read More
5.5k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
Dr. Ronald Achonganswered
Oral &Maxillofacial Surgery 18 years experience
Yes: The same main nerve that runs in the jaw bone innervate the adjacent teeth. This is normal. It can last a few days or longer sometimes however you... Read More
5.5k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 36-year-old member asked:
Dr. Gary Sandleranswered
Dentistry 54 years experience
Extraction pain: The dentist who removed your wisdom teeth is the one to discuss and prescribe pain medication with you. Call that office.
4.7k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 43-year-old member asked:
Dr. John Van der Werffanswered
Dentistry 39 years experience
Wait and see: It should improve with time. If you notice it is not improving I would suggest seeing the dentist for an evaluation.
4.1k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 23-year-old female asked:
Dr. Joel Doyonanswered
Dentistry - Cosmetic 36 years experience
See a dentist: It's quite possible that you have a residual infection. See the dentist who extracted the tooth. It's not uncommon for the adjacent tooth to be sore ... Read More
5k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 31-year-old member asked:
Dr. Sal Aragonaanswered
Dentistry 41 years experience
Maybe: Usually the root is exposed from the back part of teeth in front of the wisdom tooth removed creating a condition where these teeth will be symptomati... Read More
4.4k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 47-year-old member asked:
Dr. Charles Lockhartanswered
Dentistry 9 years experience
Depends: If you have the health to have general anesthesia, you will awaken to have the teeth gone and the healing should be the only source of discomfort. Di... Read More
4.2k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 46-year-old member asked:
Dr. Theodore Davantzisanswered
Dentistry 40 years experience
Dry Socket ?: If it has been two weeks and you are in pain, you should be calling your surgeon for a follow up appointment. Feel better soon...
3.4k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 43-year-old member asked:
Dr. Robert Trageranswered
Dentistry 55 years experience
Why not: Pain or discomfort will always be present so to minimize this have your extractions under general anesthesia.
4.2k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
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