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Jerome Tsang, DDS  
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Jaw pain and swelling in cheeks
Nov 23, 2009 03:29AM in the Dental Health Expert Forum
You could be getting pericornitis or an abscess in that area. I would recommend seeing an oral surgeon or dentist to get it evaluated.
Tooth extraction - bad nerve
Nov 23, 2009 03:29AM in the Dental Health Expert Forum
It is possible for anesthesia to not work well with severe cases of pain or infection. Assuming you aren't pregnant, I would say that you should continue with the pain medication as an anti-inflammatory to help calm the nerve/tooth down before you get your extraction. If there is indeed pain, I would recommend getting it taken care of sooner. You may want ...
multiple fractures in #15
Nov 23, 2009 03:27AM in the Dental Health Expert Forum
I would recommend seeking a second opinion from an endondontist. With fractures, sometimes it not known how deep they go or whether or not the tooth is "restorable." Restorable meaning that a crown will fix the problem and not have any future complications.
Jaw pain just started
Nov 23, 2009 03:26AM in the Dental Health Expert Forum
Has anyone told you that you clench or grind your teeth at night? You may be doing that and it may be putting some stress on your TMJ. I would recommend going to a dentist to get it evaluated. You may need to see a dentist who has advanced training in TMJ problems.
jaw/ear pain after crown
Nov 23, 2009 03:25AM in the Dental Health Expert Forum
I would attempt to adjust the bite first as its less traumatic before getting an endodontic consult.
Dry Drowning
Nov 22, 2009 11:19PM in the Dental Health Expert Forum
I've never heard of the term dry drowning. I assume its a lack of oxygen such as drowning but without any liquids. I have never heard of any patients suffering from dry drowning from a dental suction. If there was that much discomfort and problems with the suction, I would imagine all you need to do is open your mouth and get more oxygen.