Hi sprintingduck,

It is common to have an achiness in an adjacent tooth and/or the jawbone after a tooth is extracted. This is usually caused by the technique used to extract the tooth which can cause inflammation in the bone which causes pressure on the adjacent teeth. If there is no infection, this achiness will subside completely within a few weeks. If the pain worsens or you develop swelling in that area, you should see the dentist asap.

It is best to keep rinsing with warm salt warm at least 4 times a day for at least 3-4 weeks post op an extraction. This keeps the area clean and helps with the healing process. Avoid using that side to chew on until it becomes comfortable again. Chewing on an achey tooth can cause the nerve to become irreversibly inflammed which would eventually warrant a root canal or extraction. So try not to use that tooth for eating until it feels better.

A homeopathic remedy for inflammation and tooth pain such as yours is called Arnica Montana. It comes in small tablets that dissolve under the tongue. This remedy has been used for many years very successfully!

Hope this information is helpful to you. Please let us know how you are doing.

Bryana