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How to relieve jaw pain due to an impacted wisdom tooth?

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Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

I have an ache in the lower jaw. Last time I visited the dentist. I had a root canal treatment done. After a month, I started experiencing pain in that jaw. The doctor said root canal treatment is fine, and they noticed an impacted wisdom tooth after a quick X-ray. I am having pain now again in that jaw after three months.

What should I do? Due to COVID-19, I am not sure if I should visit a dentist.

Answered by Dr. Mohammad Emranul Islam

Education:

BDS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Mohammad Emranul Islam is an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon with expertise in facial trauma management, corrective jaw surgery, dental implants, oral pathology, and cyst or tumor removal. He is skilled in both minor and major oral surgeries, combining precision with advanced surgical techniques. Dr. Emranul Islam is dedicated to providing safe, patient-centered care, ensuring functional restoration and aesthetic outcomes for optimal oral and facial health.

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Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

This may be the pain for the same reason you had previously. If you have an impacted wisdom tooth, then that can cause you this kind of problem repeatedly. But if you have pain on biting, that may be from the root canal-treated tooth. Do you have the X-ray?

Can you send me a picture of the affected area and the X-ray? In the meantime, you can rinse your mouth with warm saline water five to seven times daily. If the pain does not subside, you can take painkiller tablet Ibuprofen (400 mg) two times daily for two to three days (after meal). Please send me the pictures for proper diagnosis and a better treatment plan.

I hope you are satisfied with my answer. For further queries, you can consult me at icliniq.

Thank you.

Medically reviewed by Dr. Sneha Kannan
Published At May 30, 2020
Reviewed At November 27, 2024

Education:

BDS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Mohammad Emranul Islam is an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon with expertise in facial trauma management, corrective jaw surgery, dental implants, oral pathology, and cyst or tumor removal. He is skilled in both minor and major oral surgeries, combining precision with advanced surgical techniques. Dr. Emranul Islam is dedicated to providing safe, patient-centered care, ensuring functional restoration and aesthetic outcomes for optimal oral and facial health.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

Education:

BDS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Sneha Kannan is a skilled Dental Surgeon with expertise in providing general dental care, including scaling, fillings, and preventive treatments. She does oral surgery procedures such as extractions and minor surgical interventions. She does procedures in restorative dentistry, including crowns, bridges, and dentures. She is an expert in doing endodontic treatments such as root canal therapy. She is well-versed in doing procedures in cosmetic dentistry, including teeth whitening and smile correction. She can provide pediatric dental care for children’s oral health and preventive treatments. She promotes oral hygiene awareness and preventive dental practices.  

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Education:

BDS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Mohammad Emranul Islam is an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon with expertise in facial trauma management, corrective jaw surgery, dental implants, oral pathology, and cyst or tumor removal. He is skilled in both minor and major oral surgeries, combining precision with advanced surgical techniques. Dr. Emranul Islam is dedicated to providing safe, patient-centered care, ensuring functional restoration and aesthetic outcomes for optimal oral and facial health.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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