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[|Human|] Ive had my right wisdom tooth (right underjaw) removed by my dentist last Friday, now Im having these sharp pains in my right tonsil. They last a few seconds, then fade away a bit and come back within the minute. My right ear also aches. Is it normal to have these symptoms after wisdom tooth removal? I wasnt prescribed any anti-biotics at all...
[|AI|]  Hi, Thanks for writing to Chat Doctor. The pain in the ear after dental extraction is not unusual. This could be a referred pain which means the throat, teeth and the ear share similar nerve supply, hence pain in one area can refer to the other. You may not need any antibiotics, but some over the counter pain medicines like ibuprofen and paracetamol will help ease the pain. Also avoid chewing very hard foods and forceful biting. If the pain becomes severe or gets worse, then you should see your dentist to see if you haven't developed any infection at the site of tooth extraction. Hope you have a speedy recovery.