Surrounding teeth hurt after tooth extraction? You’re not alone! Tooth extractions are often painful, especially if it’s been years since you had them done. For most people, this pain tends to dissipate as the days go by, but some people experience pain in their surrounding teeth. Although this sensation will pass over time, there are steps you can take to reduce the pain and restore comfort in your mouth right away. In fact, many dentists recommend that patients go ahead and have temporary veneers placed on their surrounding teeth to help relieve the pain until they are feeling better.
What causes pain when wearing temporary veneers?
Temporary veneers are only worn for a few weeks before permanent ones are created. If your surrounding teeth are hurting after you have had a tooth extracted, it could be because temporary veneers cover all of your front teeth, so chewing causes pressure on your cheek and gums. The solution to relieving pain is to have temporary veneers on just some of your front teeth, not all of them. This would allow for natural alignment with surrounding teeth so chewing isn’t painful.
Is there anything I can do to prevent it?
Rest assured that your dentist won’t let you leave without giving you something to stop any pain and swelling. They will also most likely give you some antibiotics, in case of infection. Depending on what happened during or before your procedure, they may give you ibuprofen or acetaminophen (Tylenol) to take home with you for pain relief. The dose varies from person to person, but it’s recommended that adults take one pill every four hours as needed for pain relief.
Why are my veneers bothering me so much?
Sometimes your surrounding teeth may begin to hurt because they are being exposed to excessive forces. If you wear veneers, your natural teeth might be in more pain than usual. Veneers have become a popular option for those who have crooked or chipped teeth and want them straightened. A cosmetic dentist will make an impression of your mouth, have a lab make porcelain veneers that perfectly match your natural tooth shape and shade, and then cement them into place using dental bonding material.
Temporary veneers that don't bother you
If your surrounding teeth still feel sensitive post-extraction, you can place temporary veneers on them to make them comfortable again. This cosmetic fix will usually last from a few weeks to several months until your natural teeth grow back in and feel normal again.
Do permanent veneers hurt more than the regular kind?
While I can’t say for sure without examining you, if your surrounding teeth are hurting after your tooth extraction, it might be because you also had permanent veneers applied. Normally, some tenderness in your surrounding gums is normal, but when you have pain that lasts more than a couple of days or is so bad that you have trouble eating solid foods and chewing comfortably then your dentist may have done something during treatment that caused damage to surrounding healthy tissue.
My permanent veneers are bothering me, what should I do now?
Ok, so you’ve had a tooth removed and your veneers are bothering you; here are some tips that may help. I will also give you an analogy on why it is important to consult a dentist when complications like these arise: Surrounding teeth hurt after tooth extraction.
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