Dentist say nothing to see

[Eros]

I had a lower right molar extracted 8 weeks ago. Which left me requiring root removal by a specialist. Whilst waiting for the root removal I was in steady, but bearable pain for 7 weeks from the extraction site. These roots were surgically removed 8 days ago. I am in quite a lot of pain and have been told it could take a couple of weeks to settle. So am using pain killers.

In the days following the original extraction, I was aware of a top left molar starting to give occasional twinges. Then a few weeks later my top right molar (above the extraction site) started to do the same. Both molars have fillings. Some weeks on I'm still getting more regular nips of light pain and am concerned in case it worsens. Doesn't effect sleeping and don't seem to respond to pain killers.

I've seen two dentists (different practices) who have both looked at separate xrays and visual checks and both say there is no obvious problem. I shouldn't doubt two dentists stating the same thing but am still concerned it could be something they have missed . As might be obvious I have allowed myself to become stressed out about it. Any thoughts or advice appreciated.

 

[MattKW]

Hard to say without access to your records and Xrays. however, given that the lower right wound is still uncomfortable, then it may be that the pain is being referred to the upper right area. It might also be supposed that due to the right side healing, you are eating more on the left side than usual, so maybe that explains the upper left. All this is guesswork and a bit of experience. The fact that 2 different dentists have found nothing wrong is encouraging.

 

[Eros]

Thanks for your comments Matt.