Yes, jaw pain can last quite a while after a procedure. There are 5 major nerves going across your face almost like a hand. If anything was done near one of those nerves, it can cause swelling which puts pressure on the nerves. At least thats how it was explained to me in very basic terms.

One pain that I have found that can be excruciating is when a teeny tiny shard from having an extraction is trying to make its way thru the gumline. To me that has been some of the worst pain Ive experienced.

Think about exactly where the pain is and if you consider it to be maybe a nerve which has been hurting. If you think its nerve pain, I would try neurontin. Ask for your doc for a prescription. It does come in liquid form (needs refrigeration too). The neurontin worked great for me when I had my mandibulectomy and had extreme pain. I would take it along with my other pain meds.

Best wishes!

Christine
SCC 6/15/07 L chk & by L molar both Stag I, age44
2x cispltn-35 IMRT end 9/27/07
-65 lbs in 2 mo, no caregvr
Clear PET 1/08
4/4/08 recur L chk Stag I
surg 4/16/08 clr marg
215 HBO dives
3/09 teeth out, trismus
7/2/09 recur, Stg IV
8/24/09 trach, ND, mandiblctmy
3wks medicly inducd coma
2 mo xtended hospital stay, ICU & burn unit
PICC line IV antibx 8 mo
10/4/10, 2/14/11 reconst surg
OC 3x in 3 years
very happy to be alive smile