Question 1

can cavities cause ear and jaw pain?

Accepted Answer

Yes: And they frequently do.

Question 2

can a cavity cause jaw & neck pain?

Accepted Answer

Jaw yes; neck no: If the cavity is in teeth of jaw it can certainly cause pain in jaw. However it is unlikely to cause neck pain unless an infection occurs and extends in the neck.

Question 3

i have an achey pain on the hard palate behind upper wisdom tooth. there is no tooth pain. cavity in the tooth. could this b the cause. ear & jaw pain?

Accepted Answer

Yes: dental decay involving the tooth nerve can often feel like it is coming from different locations (referred pain). See the dentist asap and get this taken care of.

Question 4

cheek and jaw pain a week after having a cavity filled. what should i do?

Accepted Answer

Get it checked: Go back to the dentist who filled your tooth.  It may be as simple as the filling being too tall so your bite is hitting too hard on that tooth.  But it could be as complex as the tooth dying due to nerve damage.  Your dentist will do some tests to determine what the cause(s) is/are and how to resolve your issue.

Question 5

cavity in lower back molar give you jaw pain?

Accepted Answer

Sure can: You should see a dentist. If there is an abscess in the tooth ( a collection of pus ) in the tooth this could certainly cause pain in the jaw. I would see a dentist asap.

Question 6

i have right jaw pain at cheekbone hurts to bite down & open mouth wide hurts to touch no cavities , what's causing it?

Accepted Answer

Muscle spasm/strain: If the teeth are fine, and  no possibility of a fracture in the jawbone then this sounds like a  muscle issue. Most often  related to clenching from stress or overuse from chewing. Your closing(&some opening) muscles  are subject to spasm and strain. Hot moist compresses on the outside of the mouth and warm water soaks inside will help. Ibuprofen 400-600 mg 4 times /day for 5-7 days. Soft diet.

Question 7

upper wisdom tooth cavity. achy jaw and ear pain. small movable bump by tooth on the mucosa where jaw meets hard palate. went away with abx now back?

Accepted Answer

Abscess: Abscess. Antibiotics won't solve problem. See DDS. You may need root canal treatment or extraction.

Question 8

what is the cause of jaw pain in tmj?

Accepted Answer

Inflammation: The joint becomes very inflamed and tender along with the surrounding muscles going into spasm.

Question 9

what causes my jaw pain right after donating plasma?

Accepted Answer

Unknown: Your symptom is unusual. Call your plasma donation center and describe your symptoms. There may not be a connection.

Question 10

what could be a cause for lower jaw pain? what can i do?

Accepted Answer

Infection or TMJ: Pain can be caused by an infection (bacteria) or it can be caused because the system is not able to function in a normal painfree manner.  You will need to check with you dentist to find the cause of the problem and then seek the proper treatment to correct the cause(s).

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