Posted by Larry Hoover on May 5, 2006, at 7:24:23
In reply to Re: Dental problems, posted by Deneb on May 5, 2006, at 0:14:42
> There's only pain upon biting now. I didn't have to take Advil or use the clove oil today. I think those few days of intense pain were from the pulp dying. Now the pulp is dead, so no more pain from the tooth itself.
The infection, D. You took antibiotics, to allow the swelling to go down. It is the confined spaces in the jaw that lead to the pain being so intense. Bone and tooth are not forgiving, in so far as the spaces within them. If the tissue swells, the nerve gets squeezed.
> I don't know why I have pain with biting though. I'm guessing the nerves below the tooth are irritated?
That is both from the infection and your uncorrected bruxism. There are many behaviours associated with bruxism, including holding the jaw clenched during the daytime. The muscles get sore, and the soft tissues of the gum get tender. Throw in an infection, and you're above the pain threshold. The infection-related inflammation may have physically subsided but the tissues are still healing. From the sounds of things, you really do need a guard while sleeping. Those teeth you have now are the best you'll ever have.
> It's much better today. I was able to eat rice and chicken by chewing carefully.
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> Let's hope it continues to get better.
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> Thanks for all the well wishes.
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> Deneb*I'm glad you're feeling better. Chronic pain is a bitch.
Lar
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