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10-01-2015, 03:33 PM | #2 | |||
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Hi fathm,
You could be experiencing TMJ problems from chewing too soon after the extractions along with severe irritation in the one extraction site. If food debris becomes impacted in an extraction site it is going to cause pain in that site and possibly referred pain into the muscle area also. The fact that you already had TMJ abnormalities, with or without pain, makes you at a higher risk for further TMJ issues after dental work. Especially if you over use your jaw muscles too soon afterwards. Which it sounds like you did that. The TMJ musculature can be asymptomatic until the muscle spasms. If it wasn't in spasm prior to the extractions or until you chewed food, then it would make sense for the delayed musculature pain as it hit due to a spasm. Backing off from chewing and opening your mouth wide may be just enough to relax the muscle. But that is not something you can rush. It could takes weeks or more to truly relax because it is a muscle that is used for talking and opening the mouth to drink, eat soft foods, brush teeth, etc. It is important that the extraction site be evaluated properly to make sure there is not a food impaction. If the oral surgeon did not look thoroughly at the extraction sites... then go back and see him or someone else again. Bryanna Quote:
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Bryanna ***I have been in the dental profession for 4 decades. I am an educator and Certified Dental Assistant extensively experienced in chair side assisting and dental radiography. The information that I provide here is my opinion based on my education and professional experience. It is not meant to be taken as medical advice.*** |
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