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[|Human|] I had mandible surgery a year ago and had to get 2 titanium plates put in. Recently Ive had pain in my teeth and jaw around the break. So bad that painkillers Dont stop it and even wakes me up in the middle of the night. Whats the cause, and what should/could I do?
[|AI|]  Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query. The pain in the site of plate or fractured site can be because of the infection near the plates or any infection from the teeth near to the fractured bone site. Following trauma usually the teeth will lose its life. So they are prone to get infected. Consult an oral physician and get a radiograph done to rule out the above said causes. If it is a tooth infection, then get the tooth treated. If there is infection near the plates, get the plates removed. Meanwhile take a course of antibiotics like amoxicillin and metronidazole. I hope my answer will help you, take care.
