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Pain In Jaw And Ear, Right Molar Extracted. How Long Will This Pain Last?

yeah I had bottom right molar taken out last Friday. I went back to dentist on Monday due to pain in jaw and ear thinking I may have dry socket but he said it was fine and just to make sure there was no infection started me on meds. Its still hurting so I went to my md dr and now they are telling me I have tmd due to the tooth being pulled what caused this how long is it going to hurt what can I do about it do I need to go back to my dentist
Tue, 27 Aug 2013
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Dentist 's  Response
Hello,

Welcome to health care magic forum.

Thanks for sharing your concern with us.

The pain in ear as well jaws post extraction of tooth can be due to-the force as well as pressure exerted while extracting tooth.Usually such pain lasts for 8-10 days.

I would suggest you to take complete course of antibiotics-analgesics prescribed.

Gargle with lukewarm saline frequently.

Rinse your mouth after every meals.

Avoid spicy foods,smoking.

Take adequate rest,avoid stressful jobs.

Apply eugenol,betadine as well as lignocaine solution within the socket.

If symptoms persists even after 10 days ,please do visit your dentist.

I hope this helps.

Take care.
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Dentist, Implantology Dr. S.Naveen Kumar's  Response
Hi there,
Thanks for asking your query,

Yes you need to get back to your dentist.this has resulted due to trauma after your wisdom tooth extraction.Once the treatment starts pain will subside.and your dentist will request you to get CBCT or MRI scan for further dislocation of disc.your dentist might put you on muscle relaxant, anti-inflammatory and analgesics.if your dentist happens to be an oral surgeon everything is going to be fine.check whether your treatment covers under dental insurance(if you have one).if conservative measure fails the last resort would be surgery.

Until then follow the post extraction instruction has recommended by your dentist.

Have soft diet,stay hydrated and maintain good oral hygiene,Physiotheraphy can also be helpful to strengthen the muscle.
hope this will help you,
regards,
dr.naveen
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Pain In Jaw And Ear, Right Molar Extracted. How Long Will This Pain Last?

Hello, Welcome to health care magic forum. Thanks for sharing your concern with us. The pain in ear as well jaws post extraction of tooth can be due to-the force as well as pressure exerted while extracting tooth.Usually such pain lasts for 8-10 days. I would suggest you to take complete course of antibiotics-analgesics prescribed. Gargle with lukewarm saline frequently. Rinse your mouth after every meals. Avoid spicy foods,smoking. Take adequate rest,avoid stressful jobs. Apply eugenol,betadine as well as lignocaine solution within the socket. If symptoms persists even after 10 days ,please do visit your dentist. I hope this helps. Take care.