tooth pain

i had a wisdom tooth taken out a month ago and i am still in extreme pain.it was a simple extraction and healed quicky.i have been back to the hospital 4 times and they say nothing is wrong,no infection or problems with other teeth.i also saw my own dentist who says nothing is wrong.ive had x rays which show nothing.im in agony...whats wrong?

[sandee1818]

You could have TMJ which you can get from having teeth pulled. I would ask that you have a CT scan and then an MRI as this is the best way to show it on test. Does your jaw pop at all? My uncle had all his teeth pulled and got dentures and he was having this pain too and he was diagnosed with TMJ. Any small fracture of the jaw area can cause this such as having teeth pulled.

[sandee1818]

I should also mention that you could have a nerve that is causing the problems.

[tresa47]

a possibility is "dry socket."..I've had this a couple times after having teeth removed..You could ask your dentist about this..it is very painful...let us know how you make out with this..Mouth pain is awful....take care  

[sandee1818]

Yes mouth pain is worst than labor pain:)

[Tuckamore]

Sandee speak for yourself!!! LOL I'd have some very bad toothaches, I'd take them over labor and delivery any day!!

Usually a dry socket (alveolar osteitis) is readily diagnosed by a dentist. It is a fairly common occurrence. Have you noticed a foul odor or taste emanating from the tooth socket? The lymph nodes in the your jaw or neck should also be enlarged if you are experiencing a dry socket. It seems to me that it is such an easy diagnosis they could not miss it.

I suggest that you consult with an oral and maxillofacial surgeon. They are dental specialists who have not only completed 4 years of dental school, but have also completed at least four years of a surgical hospital residency. They are trained to treat and diagnose defects, injuries and diseases of the mouth, jaw, teeth, neck, gums and other soft tissues of the head. That is who I would consult.

I hope you are able to get to the bottom of this pain. We'll look forward to your next post. Take Care, Tuck

[sandee1818]

Yes labor pains were the worst but at least that pain ends!
I was born with what they call milk teeth. My birth mother did not get enough calcium ect.
I had to deal with toothaches and dental pain ,y whole life.
I had to have each tooth grind-ed down and a cap  on each tooth! I was in a lot of pain from the time I was old enough to know what a toothache was. My Mom and Dad spent a small fourtune on my mouth so I would have pretty teeth and no pain.
I thank them every time I think of that horrible pain!