Anyone had their other tooth or teeth infected or pain after extraction of an infected tooth?

I had my tooth extracted 2 weeks ago, i have a bit of pain to to the tooth next to it, like its sensative, but not too bad, why is this? can an infection spread to another tooth? what are the complications after extraction, there was pressure applied but what is the worse that can happen to the tooth next it, i state again that im not in agony or anything but its sensative when putting pressure or tapping it, any input plz? thanks.

Anyone had their other tooth or teeth infected or pain after extraction of an infected tooth?
yes, the area can get infected after an extraction - open sore for bacteria to invade. timing probably would have been faster, but it is still possible. see the dentist that did the extraction - follow ups should be included in the origional price.
Reply:I've had something similar. It was "transferred pain". I went to the dentist knowing I had a bad cavity in the tooth. He couldn't find a cavity with x-rays, and it turned out the tooth in question was above it and the pain actually transferred to a bottom healthy tooth. once he filled the cavity all pain disappeared.
Reply:It is important that you take your antibiotic and pain medication as part of your after tooth extraction care. The antibiotic prevents infection of the wound created during your oral surgery and an infection free wound is much more comfortable than one that is infected.


You must return in one or two week for your post operative appointment. To be sure you have healed correctly. Sutures may also need to be removed.


No one wants oral surgery complications but if they do occur you should report them to the dentist immediately.



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