Question 1

can a wisdom tooth cause ear pain?

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It can: Cause pain that will feel like it is coming from the ear but it is most likely coming from tissues  immediately adjacent to the ear.

Question 2

does an abscess tooth cause jaw pain and ear pain?

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It could: See a dentist asap.  The abscess can grow and you could end up in the emergency room to avoid death.

Question 3

could an incoming wisdom tooth cause temporal bone and ear pain?

Accepted Answer

Referred pain: Problematic wisdom teeth can refer pain to other nearby areas of the head. That is not to say that you might not also have an ear infection or other medical issue. See your dentist for an evaluation who may also refer you to your physician.

Question 4

can a toothache near molar tooth give you ear pain and cause dizziness  ?

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Tooth ache: Lower molars and sometimes premolars can cause you to have ear aches. Dizzyness is not likely but remotely possible. Get this checked by a dentist asap.

Question 5

need doctor's help! will nerve in lower left tooth cause jaw or ear pain?

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Possible: Some patients experience referred pain from a tooth infection. Patients can report pain on the upper teeth, the side of their face,  pain up to their ears, and headaches. However, get evaluated to see if this is true in your case, or if something else is going on.

Question 6

can a high tooth filling that was also slight deep cause cold/ hot sensitivity, ear pain, & toothache pain?

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Yes: If by high filling you mean one that was not properly polished down to the level of the tooth before the filling was placed, yes, it could cause all of these things.  You need to return to your dentist for proper testing with carbon paper and polishing until you are comfortable.  Good luck!

Question 7

can an enlarged turbinate touching septum cause pain? i also have intermittent tooth, maxilla, and outer ear pain. no mucus discharges, just temporary blockage at night/morning. this has been going on for three weeks already. had sinupret, no relief?

Accepted Answer

2 recommendations: Please see a General Dentist or a specialist Endodontist to examine for Ain infection of teeth, gums, or other oral tissues. Please see a General Physician or a specialist ENT to evaluate for sinus/throat infection. Please make appointments now.

Question 8

does a dead tooth root mean you have an infection. also can it cause pain weather it is infected or not?  can it cause a ear infection or ear pain?

Accepted Answer

Dead tooth: There are both sterile and infected necrotic pulpal involvements. Both can permit spread of toxins and/or bacteria. If it's a lower back tooth, there may be ear-area involvement. You need professional care, NOW. The longer you wait, the greater the risk of complication, the more extensive (andexpensive) the damage control. Please seek immediate dental care.

Question 9

periaplcle abcess upper molar. pain in roof of mouth above tooth. sometimes ear pain. will tooth cause this type of pain? amox doesn't help.

Accepted Answer

Abscess: Need to see dentist. Get X-rays. Probably need root canal. Yes, can cause this type of pain. Amox will not help

Question 10

can a cavity in wisdom tooth cause jaw discomfort, ear pain and burning on the mucosa around tooth but no tooth pain. maxilla soreness inside mouth.

Accepted Answer

Yes: this is likely secondary to nerve irritation. See your dentist asap. May take ibuprofen for pain.

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