HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

What Causes Jaw Pain After Wisdom Tooth Extraction?

I got my bottom right wisdom tooth out on Thursday ( its now Wednesday morning) and I had almost no pain for the last few days, however I started experiencing sharp pain in my upper right jaw and slightly in the bottom. None of my OTC meds have helped. My blood clot is black looking and is still there. I have followed my after care instructions and was just wondering if this was normal.
Thanks
Fri, 10 Mar 2017
Report Abuse
Dentist,  's  Response
Hi..
Thanks for the query..

Well, pain in Upper jaw after extraction of the lower right wisdom tooth is not due to wisdom tooth extraction..
If it would be due to wisdom tooth extraction that is commonly due to Dry Socket formation then the pain must be in lower jaw..

Pain in upper jaw can be due to any deeply decayed molar tooth, cracked or fractured tooth while at times sinus infection can also be a cause..

So my suggestion is to consult a Dentist and get evaluated and an x-ray will help in ruling out the exact cause of pain and treatment can then it be done to relieve you..

As of now you can take higher painkillers like Tramadol or Ketorolac for relief from severe acute pain..

Hope this information helps..

Regards..
I find this answer helpful
Note: Find out which dental treatment will work best for your teeth. Ask here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Loading Online Doctors....
What Causes Jaw Pain After Wisdom Tooth Extraction?

Hi.. Thanks for the query.. Well, pain in Upper jaw after extraction of the lower right wisdom tooth is not due to wisdom tooth extraction.. If it would be due to wisdom tooth extraction that is commonly due to Dry Socket formation then the pain must be in lower jaw.. Pain in upper jaw can be due to any deeply decayed molar tooth, cracked or fractured tooth while at times sinus infection can also be a cause.. So my suggestion is to consult a Dentist and get evaluated and an x-ray will help in ruling out the exact cause of pain and treatment can then it be done to relieve you.. As of now you can take higher painkillers like Tramadol or Ketorolac for relief from severe acute pain.. Hope this information helps.. Regards..