Is it common to have burning feeling behind your 4 front teeth after a septoplasty with turbinate reduction + valve reconstruct?

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I am 5 days post-op and I have a burning feeling behind my 4 front teeth. I am wondering if this will this go away in time? If so, approximately how long?

Amy K Hsu, MD, FACS · Answer

Dear Biged11543~Sometimes during septoplasty deviated portions of bone have to be removed along the bottom portion of your septum (the maxillary crest).  The nerves to your teeth travel in this area and can be affected by the surgery.  Occasionally patients have sensation changes to their upper teeth after septoplasty, although they usually describe numbness or tingling rather than burning.  This almost always resolves, but it can take several weeks to months.Please follow-up with your surgeon with any concerns.  Best wishes for your recovery.Sincerely,Amy Hsu

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