A 42-year-old member asked:
jaw in pain about a week after wisdom teeth were taken out. is this normal?
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Dr. Chad Gretzula answered
Specializes in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Can be: Jaw pain one week out is normal. If the pain hasnt increased and is slowly getting better than you should be fine. If you are having increased pain and possibly a foul smell or ordor from the extraction site you should se your doctor who removed them and have them take a look. You may possible have a dry socket or a piece of bone or tooth remaining or even food debris stuck in the site.
Answered on Jun 7, 2013
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Dr. Seth Wolfson commented
36 years experience Dentistry
Much of the time the jaw aches from the injections. Lower injections are called a mandibular block. We aim for the nerve that goes into the jaw, the needle passes through the masseter muscle, sometimes patients experience trismus. Trismus is like a muscle spasm . With stretching massage and warm compresses the area should fel better after a week to ten days.
Jan 30, 2013
Dr. Peter Eng answered
33 years experience Dentistry
Dry socket: Jaw pain may be caused by dry socket. See your dentist right away to see if dry socket dressing is needed.
Answered on Jul 18, 2013
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Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered
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Jaw Numbness: Please call your oral surgeon for a post operative follow up appointment.
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A 21-year-old male asked:
Dr. Robert Douglas answered
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Yes: Besides healing from the surgery, your mouth is adjusting to the loss of those teeth (a good thing). Give it some time.
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A 19-year-old female asked:
Dr. Arnold Malerman answered
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No: 1st concern is dry socket. Your Oral Surgeon is responsible for your post-surgical care. Return for reevaluation and appropriate treatment.
A 45-year-old member asked:
Dr. Seth Rosen answered
Specializes in Dentistry
See your doctor. : This is not normal, you should see the doctor or oral surgeon who removed the wisdom teeth immediately to diagnose the problem.
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