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Old 11-14-2014, 09:53 PM
Cc83 Cc83 is offline
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Default Pain 6 weeks post crowb lengethning and extraction

Sorry if this is a bit long but I am looking for advice. A few years ago I had a crown put on the 2nd molar from the back on the bottom. In March of 2014 my dentist suggested I get a new one bc it didn't look good. She tried to put it in on but I was in great pain. I had 2 root canals and took clindamycin for infection. After the temp was put on it had to come off the same day due to intense pain. After waiting for the gums to heal the new crown was finally put on with permanent cement. Fast forward to Oct. It came off and I went for gum lengethning surgery. I was in so much pain I went to an oral surgeon who pulled the tooth. He said I had an infection and I went on 2 more rounds of antibiotcs. I also developed terrible dry socket almost immediately. A covering doctor packed the site and the os packed for about 2 weeks post extraction. The os says the site is healing but I cannot eat on that side at all and I am highly sensitive in that area. I have pain in that area, pain that goes down in my jaw and neck. Pain gets worse with cold weather. Also the site seemed to finally start to grow over from the side near the cheek but has stopped growing. From the outside the area looks pink and healthy. I'm about 6 weeks out from the surgeries. Should I get a 2nd opinion or continue to be patient in pain?
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