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Is pain one month after impacted wisdom tooth extraction? oral surgeon said it might be tmj but said there is nothing they can do for that

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Dr. Arnold Malerman answered

Post-ext pain: If your Oral Surgeon feels your post-Rx pain is joint related, treatment IS available. Ask your Dentist for guidance.

Dr Davantzis and another doctor agreed

Answered 3/3/2016

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Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Where is the pain?: In the joint or at the extraction site? Big difference between the two. There is treatment for TMJ, if that is what it is.

Dr Rubenstein agreed

Answered 3/31/2016

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A member asked:

Is pain one month after impacted wisdom tooth extraction? oral surgeon said it might be tmj but said there is nothing they can do for that

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Arnold Malerman answered

Dr Davantzis and another doctor agreed

Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

Dr Rubenstein agreed

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