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Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Expert Forum)
tooth extraction
Answered by
Michael H Kirsch, DDS - Oral Surgery, Maxillofacial, Wisdom Teeth, Bone Grafting, dental implants
Dr. Michael H. Kirsch
Caldwell - NJ
Questions in the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery forum are answered by Dr. Michael H Kirsch and Dr.
Mario Tuchman. Topics covered include teeth extractions, wisdom teeth, dental implants, bone grafting, orthognathic surgery, facial bones realignment, facial trauma repair, jaw alignment, anesthesia , jaw cyst or tumor diagnosis, reconstructive jaw surgery, temporomandibular joint syndrome (TMJ) and TMJ surgery.
tooth extraction
by CSTAR77872, Feb 14, 2009 11:48AM
hi i had my number 15 tooth extracted on thursday while i was having it done the dentist pushed the root of the tooth into my nasal passage they woke me up to take another xray to find the root then they finally retrieved it i am in an extreme amount of pain taking two percocets every four hours and tylenol after 2 hours i have alot of swelling i went back to the see the surgeon his colleague examined me and said it looks good can i have any permanent damage because of this its been three days and the pain is getting worse is this a normal thing that occurs or is it a mistake on his part most of my pain is in the nasal passage as is the swelling please help!!
Doctor's Answer
by Michael H Kirsch, DDS, Feb 14, 2009 04:47PM
, Feb 14, 2009 04:47PM
The intensity of pain is not common for the complication you have described. The hole that drains your sinus cavity may be blocked by the inflammation and this can lead to severe pain which worsens when lying down.
You need to be very careful about overdosing on Tylenol which is contained in Percocet.
Obtaining drainage from the sinus usually decreases the pain. You should return to your surgeon or obtain a second opinion consultation if they are unable to see you. Permanent damage which proper care is very unlikely.
Information contained within this reply is intended solely for general educational purposes and is not intended nor implied to be a medical diagnosis or treatment recommendation. This is not a substitute for professional medical advice relative to your specific medical condition or question. Always seek the advice of your own doctor for medical condition. Only your doctor can provide specific diagnoses and therapies.
You need to be very careful about overdosing on Tylenol which is contained in Percocet.
Obtaining drainage from the sinus usually decreases the pain. You should return to your surgeon or obtain a second opinion consultation if they are unable to see you. Permanent damage which proper care is very unlikely.
Information contained within this reply is intended solely for general educational purposes and is not intended nor implied to be a medical diagnosis or treatment recommendation. This is not a substitute for professional medical advice relative to your specific medical condition or question. Always seek the advice of your own doctor for medical condition. Only your doctor can provide specific diagnoses and therapies.
