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Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Expert Forum)
pain in jaw and ear
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. 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.
pain in jaw and ear
by twin44, Mar 03, 2008 04:08PM
I had a tooth prepared for a crown and after the anesthesia wore off I have been in severe pain. I have been back to the dentist twice and they did x-rays and saw no abscess, but the pain is still there and also in the ear on that side. I went to my regular doctor who said that my tympanic membrane was bulging and red and gave me antibiotic, but I am still with pain and discomfort. Could I have sustained a nerve damage with the anesthetic and why should I have a tympamic membrane bulging after the procedure at the dentist. Please help me. Thanks.
In pain and discomfort in the right side of the jaw and constant ear pain.
In pain and discomfort in the right side of the jaw and constant ear pain.
Doctor's Answer
by Michael H Kirsch, DDS, Mar 03, 2008 06:04PM
, Mar 03, 2008 06:04PM
The "bulging and red " tympanic membrane is not related to your tooth and therefore your pain may be from the ear infection. If you still have pain after 48 hrs of antibiotics than you should see an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon who can try to isolate and identify your problems.
Nerve damage is extremely rare following local anesthetic injections.
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Nerve damage is extremely rare following local anesthetic injections.
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.
