Hello! I have had atypical facial pain for 4years, following the extraction of a maxillary tooth. the local dentist, oral surgeon either wanted me to undergo further tooth extractions or a root canal. Fortunately, I found a pain management clinic at the University of Alabama pain clinic. as a med school grad of UAB, I had great faith and great results. The pain never goes away, bit is at least bearable. I hope someone can chat with me, it gets lonely not being able to talk with someone who understands. I do not want to burden my husband or my friends with the problem. Thanks.