I got four wisdom teeth extracted a week ago, on monday.on thursday, the doctor said that it's not a dry socket. today, the pain has reached my ear and my jaw cracks on the same side. what should i do?

Evaluation: Dry socket is just one of the possible reasons for the discomfort. You could have discomfort from being open wide or the actual procedure which are all within normal limits. If you are still unsure or worried, then you should go back to the surgeon to have them evaluate to make sure you are healing.

Possibly TMJ issue: It sounds like you might have a TMJ issue developing from the stress of stretching open for your surgeries. You should go back to your dentist. In the meantime, use cold compresses to the joint area continue your Ibuprofen and stick with a very soft diet.

Multiple issues: It's not uncommon to have multiple issues going on at the same time. First you have the pain and discomfort of the surgery. Second, your jaw was open for a long time. Third, pain often radiates and refers to other areas. Plus you've got the stress of dealing with all of this. Soft diet, anti-inflammatory pain medication, rest and time should resolve the issues shortly. If not call your dentist.