I've been back to the oral surgeon 3 times since the surgery regarding the pain (which happens to be on the opposite side of my mouth from where the original "mild" toothache was) only to be told (time & again) that this particular lower left wisdom tooth was very difficult to extract. As well, because of my age (51), that it may take longer to heal. So... more anti-biotics & pain pills that don't help!

Although I didn't experienced ongoing post-op numbness, I've recently began feeling a bit of numbness in my lower left jaw area.

Has anyone else on this site experienced severe jaw pain and hearing loss six weeks>plus afer surgery?

I'm thinking about contacting a neurologist and/or an ear/hearing specialist. And what's the difference between an Oral Surgeon and a Maxill Facial Surgeon?

Thanks for all the info and support.

Davey

I had almost exactly the same type of pain following my wisdom teeth extraction a year ago. They first treated me for dry sockets, but after my mouth had completely healed the pain was still present, so the OS sent me to a neurologist. That is probably the best place to start, although the neurologist might then send you on to a dentist specializing in facial pain--they seem to be the most up to date on the latest treatments for nerve pain, TMJ, etc. They usually have orofacial pain departments at major university hospitals. I hope you can get this cleared up quickly--unfortunately I still haven't been able to find a treatment that helps. Even if they can't eliminate your pain completely, it is still worth consulting with these sort of doctors because they can often find a medication or combination of medications that will relieve much of your pain. Good luck!

Stacy

and Ann--the symptoms you describe sound like indicators of TMJ. It might be worth checking with a dentist to see if this diagnosis applies to you.