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Help in pain, can dentist break jaw?
got a tooth out tuesday and i cant move my mouth too much it hurts too much, its still swollen, surely the pain would have eased off by now
thanks everyone, i can barely open my mouth to eat scrambled eggs or soup, and im starving!!!!" grrrr lol
6 Answers
- Anonymous1 decade agoFavourite answer
It is extremely unlikely that your jaw is broken from an extraction especially if you are a young healthy individual. If you were a 90 year old little lady, then possibly, but no.
If its broken, then usually you would notice that your bite on one side has changed, ie,your teeth don't meet together how they used to. Its more likely to be bruising, muscle / joint pain, or infection.
Source(s): dentist - TavyLv 71 decade ago
I am a former Dental Nurse and had a tooth out 10 days ago. My jaw is still tender. When a tooth comes out it can easily bruise the bone and surrounding gum. this will wear off in time. I am only now able to eat on that side. Have patience it will wear off soon. Keep trying to stretch your jaw it should help the stiffness.
Pretend you are yawning.
- 1 decade ago
Usually the pain would have worn off by now.
However your tooth may have been surrounded by inflamed gums or something, I don't know. No offense of course.
Sometimes, dentists do hurt your mouth when ripping the tooth out as a lot of force is needed.
If the pain persists, I'd see a doctor just in case.
Source(s): Had a total of 7 teeth out myself :( - Mummy Of 4!Lv 51 decade ago
I doubt it is broken just very bruised. My dentist knocked my jaw bone when I had a wisdom tooth out once and it was very painful for days - sorry! - keep taking painkillers regularly!
- ?Lv 45 years ago
do you experience like it ought to be contaminated? it sounds like it if the soreness is now on your jaw and is going on your ear. an infection out of your enamel can actual pass on your strategies and kill you so consistent with danger waiting isn't a reliable concept. i'm hoping you experience extra ideal! reliable success!
- jaywalkerLv 41 decade ago
hi miss elic. never take anything for granted, go to the accident and emergency and they will x-ray it for you ok.