Question 1

i'm sorry, i have a abscessed tooth on the left lower side, ear ringing & left neck pain, can a abscessed tooth activate my mrsa? should i go to er?

Accepted Answer

Tooth infection: This should be immediately treated by your dentist. The ER may not have a dentist on staff and will only prescribe antibiotics, but the meds will not solve your dental issues.

Question 2

neck jaw ear pain cant bite down all on right side x's 7 days woke up this way born without widom teeth no apparent cavities or abcesses?

Accepted Answer

TMJ disorder: Your symptoms are likely right TMJ pain. There are many specialists who specialized in treating this. Call your dentist to get started.

Question 3

i am experiencing a tooth ache & bitter taste. my neck & ear ache as well. if this is a tooth abscess, is it an emergency?

Accepted Answer

Abscess: The problem is not an emergency, but it doe need to be addressed. Do you have a dentist? It would best to see a dentist as soon as possible.

Question 4

can an abscessed tooth cause an ear ache?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Dental pain, especially in the back teeth, very commonly radiates to other areas.  It is not uncommon of hear of ear aches.  It is also possible that other sources of pain (i.e. The jaw joint or chewing muscles) can refer pain to both teeth and/or the ears.  A problem-focused exam should be sought to determine what your situation is.

Question 5

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 6

can ear and throat pain be related to tooth abscess?

Accepted Answer

Yes could be: Totth abscess can lead to inflammed lymph nodes..Pain in throat..Ear if back molar..Is infected..So get it checked by dentist..

Question 7

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 8

can an abscessed tooth cause a numbness sensation in your head and face?

Accepted Answer

What arch: The answer is yes sometimes that happens especially if the tooth is near a foramina, opening in the bone where the nerve comes out. There are other reasons for hypothesia, diminshed sensations, and parathesia, loss of sensation, .More likely in lower arch.

Question 9

jaw pain near wisdom teeth&have neck/ear pain&trouble swallowing.after sometime pain subsides but comes back if mouth is open wide.is this tmj?will it affect hearing/swallowing permanently?did wisdom teeth removal cause this?can this cause tinnitus

Accepted Answer

More info needed...: ... the most important info needed is how long ago were your wisdom teeth extracted? If they were impacted and involved bone resection to remove, full healing can take a month, possibly a bit longer. Any post operative issues should be addressed by your surgeon.

Question 10

if an abscessed tooth is not treated, can it spread into your ear?

Accepted Answer

Kind of: An infected tooth, particularly a lower back molar will cause nerve pain from the jaw that radiates to the ear.  So it will feel like your ear hurts.  Actual spreading of infection and pus to the ear is unlikely and would certainly appear very alarming.

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I'm sorry, i have a abscessed tooth on the left lower side, ear ringing & left neck pain, can a abscessed tooth activate my mrsa? should i go to er?

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Neck jaw ear pain cant bite down all on right side x's 7 days woke up this way born without widom teeth no apparent cavities or abcesses?

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I am experiencing a tooth ache & bitter taste. my neck & ear ache as well. if this is a tooth abscess, is it an emergency?

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Can an abscessed tooth cause an ear ache?

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Does an abscess tooth cause jaw pain and ear pain?

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Can ear and throat pain be related to tooth abscess?

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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.

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Can an abscessed tooth cause a numbness sensation in your head and face?

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Jaw pain near wisdom teeth&have neck/ear pain&trouble swallowing.after sometime pain subsides but comes back if mouth is open wide.is this tmj?will it affect hearing/swallowing permanently?did wisdom teeth removal cause this?can this cause tinnitus

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If an abscessed tooth is not treated, can it spread into your ear?

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