Tooth Pain

[AbacoRaveness 44]

Hi everyone,

I supposed when it rains it pours. I am just moving into the puree portion of my post-op diet and I was really excited about it until last night when, out of the blue, I get this AWFUL pain in my tooth/teeth/upper gum area. My instant fear, given the discussion my anesthesiologist had with me about potentially chipping teeth when intubating for surgery, was OMG abcess! So, I go to the dentist this morning and get x-rays. There really isn't any clear cut abcess (they're going to give me antibiotics just in case), but the nerve looks incredibly inflammed!

However, the dentist is afraid to touch me because I'm "so fresh off of major surgery." So, now I have an appointment for NEXT week to see an endodontist to determine whether or not I need a root canal. In the meantime, thank GOD I have half a litre of liquid narcotics!

Anyone else around that was unfortunate enough to have a dental problem following surgery?

[Pookeyism 1,143]

For everything I did go through, I did not have to go through that! Hope it all works out OK.

[alp50 18]

I'm 10 days post op. My upper and lower right teeth have become very sensitive to temperature. I doesn't lastdue to a missing key nutrient long butit's fairly intense.

I wondered if it could be due to some Vitamin, mineral, or amino acid deficiency.

[Dalton 4]

Hello,

I am having similar issues, my teeth are sensitive to sweets and vibrations now. New occurence since surgery... Any ideas?

thanks!

[Covergirl77 0]

I am 7 days post op. I have been having this crazy tooth pain. It is the most annoying thing. I have no idea what is going on. I put tooth gel on it to numb the pain, it last a few min, but then starts to throb again. I going to call my dentist & Dr. in the morning. I don't have a problem getting the Vitamins or chewy bites in, but this sure is a buzz kill. I hope to find a resolution & post my findings.

[Covergirl77 0]

I have an abscess! I see an oral surgeon tomorrow so route canal or removal. FUN TIMES!