Several months ago I had my wisdom tooth removed on the upper left side of my jaw. I also had a crown place on top of a tooth next to my extracted wisdom tooth that was crooked. The crown was too long and it took three visits and filings to reduced its size as I was not able to chew on my left side. Since then, my left ear has been clogged and my sinus has been very congested. My doctor tells me it could be a nerve problem related to my teeth. Any suggestions on what type of dentist I should see for help?
Hello, Your bite will need time to adjust to being out of balance. Consider returning to the dentist to recheck your bite and make sure there are no interferences especially with movement to the side. The extraction and difficulties with your bite may have stressed your jaw. The TMJ may feel some pressure and strain that needs time to heal. Consider having an X-ray evaluation to check where the tooth was removed and the health of the root on the recently crowned tooth. Your symptoms could indicate an infection communicating with the sinus. The crowned tooth may need a root canal if an abscess is diagnosed. You can see an oral surgeon to evaluate the extraction area and look for an abscess. You could visit a root canal specialist, an endodontist, to evaluate your crowned tooth. A second opinion from a general dentist is an option as well. Take some anti-inflammatory medication such as Tylenol or Motrin for relief. Try sinus Medications to see if your sinus feels better and the congestion is not tooth related. In this case, see an ENT specialist or your general doctor. Spur doctor or dentist may prescribe an antibiotic. Thank you for your inquiry.