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I got a wisdom tooth removed a week ago i have a lot of pain around the gum and jaw. the pain travels through my ear, eyes & temple, what cud be?

5 doctors weighed in across 4 answers
Dr. Gary Sandler answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Dry Socket?: It could be what we call a dry socket where the blot clot in the socket is lost and there is exposed bone. You may or may not also have an infection. Finally, it could be a problem with an adjacent tooth. Please call the dentist who removed your tooth as soon as possible so he\she can evaluate your extractions site and treat you accordingly.

Answered 11/17/2015

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Dry socket: Go back to the person who removed the teeth to evaluate possibility of dry socket. Probably caused by t=one of the lower tooth extractions.

Answered 5/21/2015

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Dr. Jerry Brown answered

Specializes in Prosthodontics

Dry Socket: Stephstuar; Most likely one of your extraction sites is compromised. You may have gotten a bit of food in site. The area is not healing and requires dry socket therapy. Contact the dentist who preformed the extractions; a short visit should relieve the symptoms immediately.

Answered 11/20/2015

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Dr. Paul Grin answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Alveolar Osteitis: is the most commonly encountered complication following wisdom teeth surgery. You should see the doctor that did the surgery for proper diagnosis and treatment. Take care.

Answered 4/5/2020

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