What causes extreme pain in inner cheeks after putting ceramic bridges?
Patient: I had two ceramic bridges put in upper and lower.  I also had two extractions, one upper and one lower.  When the ceramic bridge was put it in, it hurt right away.  Now two months later, I have extreme pain in my inner cheeks almost feels like razor blades.  It comes and goes throughout the day and makes my eyes water with pain.  I went to the original dentist, talked to the oral surgeon, went to a doctor and an allergist.  No one can seem to know what it is.  You can see it, but it hurts like nerve damage and is getting worse rather than better.  Doctor prescribed prednisone and allergy tablets.  I don't know where to go next. Doctor: Hi..Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns..As per your complain the ceramic bridge hurt you when itself shows that the pain is related to teeth only and chances of nerve pain are less.There is a possibility that you have high points over the bridge and it is causing pain..It can also lead to pressure over the jaw joint causing jaw joint dysfunction..Other reason can be that the teeth over bridge is placed have exposed nerves that gets inflamed and irritated leading to pain.Although less chances but chances of nerve induced pain like Trigeminal Neuralgia cannot be ignored.. I would suggest you to first of all consult an Endodontist or an Oral Physician and get a full mouth x ray done to check for teeth as well as jaw joint..In case if there is any abnormality detected it will be treated accordingly..In case if still nothing is found you can consult a Neurophysician and get evaluated and an MRI can help in ruling out for nerve disorders and treated accordingly..As of now if pain is severe you can take Tramadol and fr moderate pain you can take Ibuprofen.Hope this information helps..Thanks and regards.Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.