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Kind regards.
In the lower jaw on the right I have teeth only up to the first premolar, and on the left up to the first molar. In the upper right I have teeth up to the first molar. Fourteen days ago my lower right second premolar was extracted. About a week after the extraction, the first premolar next to it started to hurt when I bite (if I clench my teeth or tap on it). Otherwise it does not hurt. My dentist told me that this is A) because the first premolar is now sensitive because there was an extraction next to it (although I have already had several teeth extracted and this never happened to a neighbouring tooth), or B) because the first premolar is now the only tooth carrying the load of the upper teeth. I would like to know what you think. If the first option is the reason, how long can this last, and in the case of the second option, can this first premolar somehow be relieved (for example by grinding it down so that it does not contact the upper first premolar)? Is this possible?
Thank you,
Karmen
Dentist Tomaž Rotar answers:
Dear Sir/Madam!
Both reasons are probably contributing to the problem. The first reason should disappear in approximately three weeks. The second can be eliminated by replacing the missing tooth, preferably with a dental implant. I do not recommend reducing an intact tooth.
Have a nice day!
Both reasons are probably contributing to the problem. The first reason should disappear in approximately three weeks. The second can be eliminated by replacing the missing tooth, preferably with a dental implant. I do not recommend reducing an intact tooth.
Have a nice day!
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