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What Causes Shooting Pain And Crack Sound When Eating?
i had a operation on thurs b4 good friday were my lower 6 tooth wes removed as a shadow was locatated od my jaw when investigated ing was found since then ive had a numb mouth after a check up when all was fine it has been hurting like the mad and the pain has been getting worse to the extent sunday i could hardly eat then on monday night i went 2 eat some bread my jaw made a loud crack followed by shooting pains i went 2 casualty they xrayed it said it wasnt broken and gave me painkillers the pain is getting worse and painkillers dont seem to help also i cant eat and can hardly swollow to drink and its excruiatingly painful an y advice
Thu, 31 Jul 2014
Well if x rays sound normal than u probably got an infected extraction socket wch is called as dry socket.go c ur dentist.medication along with a sedative dressing will cure u
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