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Extreme Pain, Swollen And Tender Where Wisdom Tooth Was Pulled, Ear Aches, Headaches. Any Ideas?

I have been having extreme pain and my dentist has not yet been able to figure out what because I have had a few issues with a few teeth that have been recently filled for cavities. Now the spot where I had a wisdom tooth pulled years ago is very swollen and tender and gives me ear aches and head aches. what could this be. Where my wisdom tooth was pulled is now even with my other teeth where the other side has a large space still. what could it be ?
Wed, 15 May 2013
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Dentist,  's  Response
Dear friend.

Thanks for sharing your concern.

First of all i would like to explain you that,if your wisdom tooth was extracted years ago and was asymptomatic all these days then it might not be the cause.

The swelling that you have, could be due to adjacent teeth which is infected.

In present case good clinical examination with diagnostic x ray will give you exact diagnosis.

Every single tooth should be individually tested clinically by palpation and percussion techniques.

This will give you exact diagnosis.

In present scenario if you are not satisfied with your dentist please go for second opinion for clinical evaluation.

I am sure one of the filled tooth is deeply involved and causing pain to you.

Hope it helps.

Thanks.

Take care.
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Dentist,  Dr. Anshumala Singh's  Response
Dear friend.

Thanks for sharing your concern.

First of all i would like to explain you that,if your wisdom tooth was extracted years ago and was asymptomatic all these days then it might not be the cause.

The swelling that you have, could be due to adjacent teeth which is infected.

In present case good clinical examination with diagnostic x ray will give you exact diagnosis.

Every single tooth should be individually tested clinically by palpation and percussion techniques.

This will give you exact diagnosis.

In present scenario if you are not satisfied with your dentist please go for second opinion for clinical evaluation.

I am sure one of the filled tooth is deeply involved and causing pain to you.

Hope it helps.

Thanks.

Take care.
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Extreme Pain, Swollen And Tender Where Wisdom Tooth Was Pulled, Ear Aches, Headaches. Any Ideas?

Dear friend. Thanks for sharing your concern. First of all i would like to explain you that,if your wisdom tooth was extracted years ago and was asymptomatic all these days then it might not be the cause. The swelling that you have, could be due to adjacent teeth which is infected. In present case good clinical examination with diagnostic x ray will give you exact diagnosis. Every single tooth should be individually tested clinically by palpation and percussion techniques. This will give you exact diagnosis. In present scenario if you are not satisfied with your dentist please go for second opinion for clinical evaluation. I am sure one of the filled tooth is deeply involved and causing pain to you. Hope it helps. Thanks. Take care.