Question 1

can a wisdom tooth cause ear pain?

Accepted Answer

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

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 3

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.

Question 4

hello! i had my wisdom tooth extracted on wednesday. since saturday i've been experiencing ear pain on the same side as the extraction. ?

Accepted Answer

See oral surgeon: Most likely it is referred pain from the extraction site. See your oral surgeon to make sure and if there is any ENT involvement you will be referred.

Question 5

small area on gum behind where wisdom tooth was. spicy foods and cold hurt when it hits it. no redness or swelling. ear pain. could be abcess undergum?

Accepted Answer

Gum pain: See a dentist and get this area checked. It will take an exam with x-ray to determine what is going on

Question 6

had a filling done on wisdom tooth. jaw pain, headache, ear pain the next day. had 2 nova caine shots during procedure. seems like pain is not tooth ?

Accepted Answer

Return: Call your Dentist to see if he/she wants you to return for post-operative care.  You may have soreness along the need tracts.  You may have sore joint from jaw being open for log time.  Your Dentist knows your situation and is the best person to advise you.

Question 7

is it normal to have mild ear pain and  jaw discomfort on the left side of my face  after 11 days of a wisdom tooth extraction?

Accepted Answer

Recovery period: after wisdom tooth extraction. The time needed for pain in the jaw and earache to disappear completely may be as long as 4-6 weeks. If concerned, see your surgeon for post-op exam.

Question 8

burning lump where jaw meets ear. ear pain wisdom tooth has been trying to come in for years. looks like a bone is trying to come up?

Accepted Answer

Needs treatment: It sounds like a possible infection--tooth abscess or even an ear infection.  You should seek treatment with your PCP

Question 9

burning sensitive mucosa behind upper wisdom tooth. jaw and ear pain. no tooth pain but do have cavity in that tooth. no redness. what causing this?

Accepted Answer

Infection ?: If the cavity is near the gumline, the acids and bacterial toxins can be irritating the mucosa. See a local dentist ASAP for treatment to prevnt the problem from escalating.

Question 10

infected wisdom tooth removed 6d ago. achey jaw/ear pain ystrday. stitches out today--no dry socket but he put med pack anyway. should i be concerned?

Accepted Answer

Any fevers?: if its just pain that is probably par for the course. As long as you are not having fevers you should be fine but obviously follow up with the dentist/surgeon as needed

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Can a wisdom tooth cause ear pain

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Can a wisdom tooth cause ear pain?

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

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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.

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Hello! i had my wisdom tooth extracted on wednesday. since saturday i've been experiencing ear pain on the same side as the extraction. ?

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Small area on gum behind where wisdom tooth was. spicy foods and cold hurt when it hits it. no redness or swelling. ear pain. could be abcess undergum?

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Had a filling done on wisdom tooth. jaw pain, headache, ear pain the next day. had 2 nova caine shots during procedure. seems like pain is not tooth ?

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Is it normal to have mild ear pain and jaw discomfort on the left side of my face after 11 days of a wisdom tooth extraction?

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Burning lump where jaw meets ear. ear pain wisdom tooth has been trying to come in for years. looks like a bone is trying to come up?

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Burning sensitive mucosa behind upper wisdom tooth. jaw and ear pain. no tooth pain but do have cavity in that tooth. no redness. what causing this?

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Infected wisdom tooth removed 6d ago. achey jaw/ear pain ystrday. stitches out today--no dry socket but he put med pack anyway. should i be concerned?

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