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Can Root Canals Cause Pain In The Upper Cheek Bone?

Daily aching pain in upper left cheek bone. Had an apicoectomy on number #13 8 months ago after having the root canal reworked twice over the lsat 4 years. Since then, #11 spontaneously died and I've had to have a root canal in that tooth along with #14 and #12. Now, I have no roots in my upper left-side teeth but, I'm still having constant aching to the point where I've been taking ibuprofen daily and sometimes something stronger. According to the dentist x-rays there's no longer any infection and everything is healing fine. Any suggestions to what might be going on?
Mon, 16 Jun 2014
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Hello!Thank you for posting here.

Pain in the area even after 8 months of treatment is not very common.
You did not mention your age and if you have any pain while chewing.Make sure you do not have sinusitis as it may mimic dental pain at times. In that case, you must get it treated first.
Your dentist tells its all normal in terms of healing.Do you have pain while chewing on that teeth?If yes, then it is a dental issue.Get a orthopantomogram done on your jaws.
You do have roots in your teeth.Only the last part of the root will be removed in apicectomy.
Prolonged doses of painkillers is not advised as it can have side effects.I advice you to see a oral surgeon immediately.This can be atypical facial pain.However, i suggest you to rule out any dental cause.

Regards.
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Can Root Canals Cause Pain In The Upper Cheek Bone?

Hello!Thank you for posting here. Pain in the area even after 8 months of treatment is not very common. You did not mention your age and if you have any pain while chewing.Make sure you do not have sinusitis as it may mimic dental pain at times. In that case, you must get it treated first. Your dentist tells its all normal in terms of healing.Do you have pain while chewing on that teeth?If yes, then it is a dental issue.Get a orthopantomogram done on your jaws. You do have roots in your teeth.Only the last part of the root will be removed in apicectomy. Prolonged doses of painkillers is not advised as it can have side effects.I advice you to see a oral surgeon immediately.This can be atypical facial pain.However, i suggest you to rule out any dental cause. Regards.