Pain After Bone Graft Surgery on Molars?
I had bone graft surgery done almost 2 weeks ago on my upper and lower right molars. I have been in severe pain since the third day. My dentist said it is highly unlikely that it is a dry socket because the area is filled with bone, but from what I’ve read it sounds like that is what I have, complete with ear pain. Is there any way to treat the dry socket without completely removing the graft? And, am I still in the normal range for healing time after a surgery like this? Any insight would be extremely helpful.
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Dr. Cheryl Goren Robins
11/9/2015
Sometimes after a large surgery such as grafting, there is swelling and inflammation which can alter the patient's bite. This can show up as pain extending back to the ear until the swelling resolves and the bite returns to normal.Patients who clench and grind their teeth can be more susceptible to this occurrence. Swelling usually peaks at about day 3-4 and can extend up to 2-3 weeks until completely resolved. If your pain does not subside, though, I highly recommend that you go back to see your dentist, so that he/she can evaluate the area further.As for dry socket, that is usually accompanied by a bad taste and odor in the mouth which you are not describing.
jaurand6133@msn.com
7/19/2020
What over the counter pain meds will help, please.
Vickie.waller
9/8/2020
I have the same problem!! 2 weeks and in bad pain. 2 times at the dentist they say everything looks good! Help
Vickie.waller
9/8/2020
did it ever go away.????
Meglil88
3/8/2021
I'm having the exact same issue! Had my stitches out last night (13 days after my extraction and graft) and the dentist said it's looking good, but I'm still in so much pain. He said it's not normal to be hurting like that, but he doesn't see any reason for the pain other than everyone heals differently. I can barely eat and it's giving me a headache all day every day.
