Hi Kev,
The reduction in the occlusion may help to a certain degree while chewing but no it will not do anything for the sensitivity :/
If there is only a small area of root exposed on that tooth, then your dentist may be able to put a tooth colored filling over it. This would protect the root and prevent the sensitivity. Depends on the individual circumstances. Ask him when you see him next week.
Thanks for checking in.... keep us in the loop!
Bryanna
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Originally Posted by Kevdood83
Hi Bryanna,
Just a quick update.
Unfortunately I'm still having pain when chewing with the molar next to my wisdom tooth extraction site. It's the same dull aching pain in just that one tooth and its only when chewing.
I am also still having sensitivity to temperature with that tooth as well.
The socket where the wisdom tooth was is mostly closed now, but the root of this molar next to it is still exposed which is what leads to the temperature sensitivity. If anything cold touches that molar I pay a very dear price... OUCH!
I go early next week to have my regular dentist "file" it down a tiny bit. I guess this will releive some of the pressure when chewing on that side which will hopefully mean I will finally chew pain free. But I dont think this will help the sensitivity issue.
On March 7th I go back to the oral surgeon.
Wish me luck!
I hope to enjoy chewing again someday!
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