Why would non-vital tooth hurt a lot during tooth extraction?
avasiledSep 11, 2016
My #19 tooth was root canal'ed 15 years ago. It's slowly been destroyed above-the-gums (from several filling procedures and abscesses), and I decided on an implant. During the extraction, periodontist gave many shots, including block, but it still hurt a *lot* in the jaw and shooting up right from the start. He stopped and recommended an oral surgeon with IV sedation. Why would the non-vital tooth hurt like that? Is there danger to my nerve with this extraction?
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