How to stop phantom tooth pain?
I had a tooth extracted last month but sometimes I still feel like there's pain in that area, even though the tooth is gone. It's really confusing and uncomfortable. How can I stop this phantom pain?
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5 months ago
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Daant ka dard bahut dukh deta hai, bhai. Try doing warm water gargles with a little salt, it gives comfort to the nerves. But please go show it to a good dentist in town so they can check it properly.
5 months ago
Haan, if the tooth is already extracted but it still hurts, it is nerve pain na. Don't keep pressing or poking the area with your tongue as it makes the nerves more irritated. Better to consult your dentist for nerve-calming medicines.
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5 months ago
I had this exact issue after my root canal last month. My dentist explained it is atypical odontalgia, where the nerves still send pain signals. He prescribed a specific low-dose nerve medication which completely stopped it in a week.
4 months ago
Since I manage diabetes, I always avoid sugary cough drops or sweet syrups for oral comfort. If it is phantom pain, simple cold fermentation from outside the cheek helps soothe the gums without affecting blood sugar levels. Please see a specialist if it persists.
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5 months ago
Wait, is it actually possible to feel pain where there is no tooth? I have been feeling this constant dull ache after my extraction and I am so scared that the infection has spread. Has anyone else experienced this?