TMJ or Infection?

Question

I had my 2 lower wisdom teeth removed in June , i don't have anything negative to say about the experience -- everything went well, literally piece of cake, the healing process was a b*t** however, lots of pressure in the area's that were healing.....i was pretty sure at the time is was coming from the wisdom tooth area that was removed - during the extraction they chipped my tooth (the one next to the wisdom tooth they were removing)

2 weeks ago i went in to get my chipped tooth fixed -- ever since that i've been getting that pressure like symptom but in the jaw area - spreading at times in the centre of my jaw, or the top or bottom -- always different. Thank God for Advil as i'm taking one every 5 hrs so the headaches and pressure go away.-- i'll even wake up at night with the pressure -- its extremlely uncomfortable --- I have an appointment next wk with my oral surgon -- does this sound like TMJ or a possible infection ? but where - in my jaw?

Answer 1

I am wondering if the filling that you got to fix the tooth where it was chipped it too high and you are putting all of your pressure on that tooth first when you bite. This will cause pain and sensitivity. If this is what is happening then you will need to see your dentist and he can adjust the bite. This is very simple.

If the tooth is infected then it will be sensitive to hot, cold, keeps you awake or wakes you up and you would have a throbbing pain that would not go away if you took Advil.

When you wake up in the morning your jaw would be very sore and it would also hurt to open it wide if you were grinding your teeth. Then again if your filling was too high then you could be grinding on it at night and this would cause your jaw to hurt as well. Good Luck and I hope that you feel better soon.

Answer 2

HELLO,

INFECTION = UNLIKELY
TMJD = A DEFINITE POSSIBILITY