Pain After Bone Graft Surgery on Molars?

Sometimes after a large surgery such as grafting, there is swelling and inflammation which can alter the patient's bite. This can show up as pain extending back to the ear until the swelling resolves and the bite returns to normal.Patients who clench and grind their teeth can be more susceptible to this occurrence. Swelling usually peaks at about day 3-4 and can extend up to 2-3 weeks until completely resolved. If your pain does not subside, though, I highly recommend that you go back to see your dentist, so that he/she can evaluate the area further.As for dry socket, that is usually accompanied by a bad taste and odor in the mouth which you are not describing.

What over the counter pain meds will help, please.

did it ever go away.????

I'm having the exact same issue! Had my stitches out last night (13 days after my extraction and graft) and the dentist said it's looking good, but I'm still in so much pain. He said it's not normal to be hurting like that, but he doesn't see any reason for the pain other than everyone heals differently. I can barely eat and it's giving me a headache all day every day.