Dentists say no obvious problem

Eros

I had a lower right molar extracted 8 weeks ago. Which left me requiring root removal by a specialist. Whilst waiting for the root removal I was in steady, but bearable pain for 7 weeks from the extraction site. These roots were surgically removed 8 days ago. I am in quite a lot of pain and have been told it could take a couple of weeks to settle. So am using pain killers.

In the days following the original extraction, I was aware of a top left molar starting to give occasional twinges. Then a few weeks later my top right molar (above the extraction site) started to do the same. Both molars have fillings. Some weeks on I'm still getting more regular nips of light pain and am concerned in case it worsens. Doesn't effect sleeping and don't seem to respond to pain killers.

I've seen two dentists (different practices) who have both looked at separate xrays and visual checks and both say there is no obvious problem.  I shouldn't doubt two dentists stating the same thing but am still concerned it could be something they have missed . As might be obvious I have allowed myself to become stressed out about it.  Any thoughts or advice appreciated.

I did ask a similar question some weeks back but the situation has changed.

Toothsmith

Having the roots removed will have stirred up the site all over again, and if these symptoms are referred pain to the upper teeth, it is not surprising that it's still there. 

Obviously I can't see you so cannot say that there definitely is no problem on the top. But you've seen 2 separate dentists who both feel there isn't a problem up there. 

I would be reassured, let the extraction site settle down properly over the next few weeks, and if you still happen to be getting these symptoms after that, get it looked at again. 

I'm as sure as I can be that you will find this melts away as things heal up though 

Eros

Thanks for your helpful advice Toothsmith.