I got all four of my wisdom teeth out at age 15. I am now 23 and for years now I experience pain where my teeth had been removed years ago my gums ache especially on the bottom all the way in the back. Has anyone else experienced this? What could it be?
2007-02-27 17:05:56 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Dental
Hi SB. You may be experiencing a common condition that results from tooth extractions known as cavitational osteonecrosis. This is a relatively newly recognized condition that appears to be a common consequence of extractions. A low-grade, chronic infection develops in the bone after the tooth extraction (also after a root-canal). A specialist can perform a surgical procedure that 'cleans out' the infection to allow the bone to heal.
You may want to read a book on this subject by Robert Kulacz, DDS and Thomas Levy, M.D. called: The Roots of Disease: Connecting Dentistry and Medicine. The book is available at Amazon.com.
Note: this is a controversial issue (dentists often do not want to acknowledge the potential harm inherent in some of their procedures - their incomes are at stake). You may have difficulty getting your dentist to take your symptoms seriously. Fortunately, there are dentists who actually READ their own research journals and have developed expertise in this area. Best wishes and good luck.
2007-02-27 17:24:29 · answer #1 · answered by Doctor J 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could be something as simple as a bone fragment or possibly they did not remove the entire tooth and there is still part of the root left inside the canal. Visit your dentist and ask them to take an xray to see what is going on, that is really the only way to know for sure. Good luck.
2007-02-28 01:10:45 · answer #2 · answered by Isabella's Mommy Expecting #2 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
YOU HAVE DOG JAWS The symptoms may be secondary to trigeminal neuralgia. The trigeminal nerve supplies sensation to the face. After surgical procedures on the face or teeth this nerve can sometimes become irritated. This results is severe lacinating pain. This condition is typically treated with anti-epileptics such as carbamazepine, oxcarbazepine, or gabapentin (Neurontin). You should discuss this possibility with the neurologist.
Regarding testing, an EMG (muscle/nerve test) can be done on facial muscles, but it is very limited. I would see what the neurologist finds first and then proceed with testing. Good luckOG JAW
2007-02-28 01:21:51 · answer #3 · answered by mandy s 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I'm sorry to say but i haven't been through the procedure yet. I'm 21 and on a waiting list to have all four of mine removed too.I'm terrified apparently one of mine is extremely close to a nerve.When i went in for my consultation i was so scared,if you don't mind me asking how much swelling was involved and how long was the whole process?
2007-02-28 01:20:37 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Could be that they did not remove the whole tooth, visit your dentist and get xrays to know for sure. Good Luck.
2007-02-28 01:14:23 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i would suggest for you to see your dentist and ask to take xrays on that area when they took out the wisdom teeth, this way they can tell whats going on. tell them exactly your problem so that they can help you with your matter. good luck
2007-02-28 01:29:16 · answer #6 · answered by smiley to the rescue 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I DONT KNOW I AHVE MY WISDOM TEETH STILL AND THAT HERTS LIKE HELL...... CALL YOUR DENTIST~! DOES IT HERT WHEN YOU HAVE THEM TAKEN OUT?
2007-02-28 01:09:52 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋