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Recurring pain where teeth were removed years ago?
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Neuropathic pain: It sounds like you are suffering from neuropathic pain (some other names used are atypical odontalgia, persistent idiopathic facial pain, atypical trigeminal neuralgia) which is a kind of chronic pain disorder. Consult an orofacial pain dentist.
Answered 11/1/2012
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See a dentist: See your dentist. They may want to take x-rays of the areas to see what is causing the pain. Possible things that could be causing the pain are sinus pressure, remaining roots, and bite pressure just to name a few. Have a dentist take a look.
Answered 9/28/2016
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Phantom tooth pain: is characterized by chronic pain in a tooth or teeth, or in a site where teeth have been extracted, without an identifiable cause. The mechanisms involved in Phantom tooth pain are complex and not completely understood. See orofacial pain practitioner for evaluation and treatment.
Answered 10/2/2014
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