are dry sockets always painful?
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Patients who develop dry socket typically complain of pain 3-4 days after surgery that is worse than it was initially. This can be on only one side or both. They are more common in the lower jaw. The pain often radiates to the ear or neck or other areas in the jaw.
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What if my filling hurts? It's normal to experience some sensitivity to heat, cold and pressure after your appointment. You can also expect some soreness in your gums for several days. Rinsing your mouth with warm salt water can help to alleviate discomfort and swelling.
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Wisdom Teeth Those molars that erupt in our teens may not bring wisdom, but they can bring jaw pain, headaches and earaches. Impacted wisdom teeth can become infected, and this infection can lead to inflammation.
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Lifestyle and home remedies Avoid smoking or using tobacco products. Drink plenty of clear liquids to remain hydrated and to prevent nausea that may be associated with some pain medications. Rinse your mouth gently with warm salt water several times a day. Brush your teeth gently around the dry socket area.
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A damaged TMJ may cause tooth pain due to the change in the bite or fit of the teeth. The teeth may become sensitive to temperature changes especially cold. Patients see the dentist and no cause can be found and frequently unnecessary root canals and extractions are performed to rid a patient in pain.
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When the teeth grow and roots develop, they can push and rub against the sinuses putting pressure on them. Even though this problem doesn't happen frequently, wisdom teeth can sometimes lead to sinus pain, pressure, headaches, and congestions.
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Spacers are usually painful, although pain relievers can alleviate the pain if needed. Depending on the placement of the patient's teeth, spacers may not hurt when first applied, then start to hurt after some time, or they may immediately start to hurt.
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Most patients experience little to no discomfort after deep cleaning. Sometimes there is slight tenderness of the gums, teeth that are mildly sensitive to cold drinks and foods, and discomfort while eating spicy foods. To avoid these problems: Perform all home care procedures as prescribed by your dentist or hygienist.
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The facts about dry socket Dry socket can occur anywhere from 2% to 5% of the time with the extraction of a tooth. Mandibular teeth are affected by this condition more often than maxillary teeth. Dry socket is most common in molar extractions and especially in wisdom teeth, where it can occur up to 30% of the time.
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The tools used during scaling or deep cleaning may cause discomfort to your gums and teeth due to their high pressure. Dental cleaning can aggravate already sensitive teeth, causing your tooth to ache. If there's significant plaque or tartar buildup on your teeth, it could have insulated your teeth from heat and cold.
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A dry socket causes radiating pain up and down the face and extreme temperature sensitivity when drinking cold liquid or even breathing in cold air. Although it may be uncomfortable it is easily treatable.
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If you have a dry socket, your dentist will clean the socket to make sure it's free of food and other particles. This may alleviate any pain and can help prevent infection from forming. Your dentist may also pack the socket with gauze and a medicated gel to help numb the pain.
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Is Zoom Whitening painful? This depends on the pain tolerance of the patient. It is said to be a very mild sensation however, some patients with sensitive teeth have reported some pain.
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In reality, temporomandibular joint disorders can cause serious and chronic tooth pain and sensitivity. TMDs frequently result in misaligned chewing, bruxism (teeth grinding), and problems with the mastication muscles, all of which can cause or contribute to tooth pain.
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In this position, it's relatively easy for bacteria to enter through the opening around the tooth. By not seeking wisdom tooth pain relief, it's more likely that you will experience infection. Infection will result in increased wisdom tooth pain, redness, swelling, jaw pain, stiffness and general illness.
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In most cases, dry socket will heal on its own, but as the site heals patients will likely continue to experience discomfort. If you do choose to treat dry socket at home, you need to clean the wound with cool water, irrigate the socket with saline, and keep gauze over the socket.
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Rough fillings While filling material is different than natural enamel and may feel unusual until you get used to it, it shouldn't feel rough or sharp when you touch it with either your finger or tongue.