Hello, My sister just got out of a psych hospital for depression , anxiety , and pain related to bone spurs of her jaw. She had her upper teeth pulled for dentures . It has been 3 months of excruiating pain, embarrassement, and the inability to eat. I feel that the oral surgeon didn t do a good job. She had an appt. yesterday and said this was all in her mind and that he d have to redo the process!!! What has happened to her mouth? Why can t the doctor do something? Finally, should she seek a second opinon? Thank you.
Hello there, As you have mentioned your sister is a victim of depression and anxiety, feeling of pain in the jaws and teeth can be psychological in such people. But we cannot ignore the condition, and it needs to be evaluated before confirming. I would suggest you to get an OPG RADIOGRAPH done for her, this imaging will show the entire picture of both the jaws and all the teeth.  Any infection with the teeth, gums and the level of bone can be evaluated and accordingly the necessary treatment can be planned. Diagnostic radiographs are must before starting any treatment. If the x-ray is normal, the symptoms can be considered as psychological. I hope this information helps you, take care.