Hi Lynne,
Obviously there is something wrong. Whether it is tooth related, sinus related or both..... I cannot tell you. Your symptoms mimic sinus more so than teeth. However, pain upon flossing indicates oral inflammation.
Do the gums bleed when you floss? Does the floss get stuck in the area where it hurts to floss? Are the gums puffy? Does the pain with flossing linger or cause any throbbing? Are you aggressively flossing or brushing in this area? Are you putting anything else on that area... like peroxide, alcohol, mouthwash... anything?
Bryanna
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Originally Posted by Lynney
Hi Bryanna
I wanted to have a chat about what has happened since my wisdom tooth extraction. Both my dentist and the surgeon say it has all healed extremely well and there should be no problems. However, I have continued to have pain in the No 6 tooth area and all down the side of my face. (Which was the reason I went to the dental hospital in the first place)
Another x-ray shows both of the molars next to the extracted wisdom tooth (which includes No 6) have roots into the sinus cavity. But although an MRI showed some evidence of inflammation, I have been told there is nothing to be concerned about.
It seems its ok for the professionals to say there is nothing to worry about, but I live with discomfort down that side of my face, into the tooth roots. It hurts more when I floss and I have pressure pain when driving in hilly areas (and I haven't dared fly for a couple of years)!!
The dental surgeons say its a sinus issue and to go back to ENT, as it must be referred pain, but ENT say it must be teeth related as they can't see anything major. I can't believe its nothing to do with my teeth, as I get more pain when flossing...
I am at a loss now, as I really feel like having those 2 upper teeth out in the hope that the pain will go away.
Sorry for going on, just wanted to off-load.
Thanks
Lynne
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