Question 1

i had a deep filling may 18th and its now the 25th. i am having some ear pain kind of like an ear ache but not severe, what could be causing this?

Accepted Answer

Cross over pain: The ears are supplied by sensory fibers they share with your teeth. In some cases you can have pain from those teeth that is perceived in the ear on that side. An anti-inflammatory med or cold compress over the tooth may give you some relief.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

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 3

recently had deep filling in bottom back molar, but still in pain and having tooth extracted in few days. now i have ear pain. should i see dr or wait?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes, throat: inflammation could cause referred ear pain.  But this could be something serious, so you should see a doctor to make sure.  You might need antibiotic treatment.

Question 4

is it possible to get severe headaches and severe ear pain from tooth pain? had 4 fillings done

Accepted Answer

Absolutely: Especially if the fillings were deep and close to the nerves inside of the teeth. Your dentist knows if that's the case, so call their office for further guidance.

Question 5

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 6

had pulp fillings on 2 upper teeth 2 weeks ago. have ear pain, headache, jaw and neck pain,pain on upper and bottom teeth on that same side. is it tmj..

Accepted Answer

Personal evaluation: It would be nice if we could examine and accurately diagnose patients over the internet. Unfortunately that is not possible. It sounds like you have more than one issue going on at the same time. You need to see the dentist actually treating you for a proper evaluation and treatment. Feel better soon.

Question 7

normal to have an earache after filling in tooth?

Accepted Answer

no, but..: It could be your temporomandibular joint which is immediately in front of your ear. This would be true if your mouth was opened very far or for very long during your dental treatment.

Question 8

sounds of water filling up in ears what could this be?

Accepted Answer

Serous effusion: Fluid can build up behind your eardrum if you have swelling in your throat for a few days (called eustacean tube dysfunction). Negative pressure develops in middle ear, pulls eardrum tight, and wicks off fluid. It can produce muffled sounds and occasional sharp ear pains. It resolves on its own (usually).

Question 9

got a filing n tooth few mnths ago now havn annoying pain in tooth even affects ear at times was enough filling not used  or is this normal?

Accepted Answer

See your dentist: There is no way to diagnose what the problem is over the internet without actually being able to examine you and seeing an x-ray of the tooth.  It could be a nerve involvement, a broken filling, a bite problem, a crack in the tooth, an infection or something else. It could be the tooth in question or even an adjacent or nearby tooth.  See your dentist who can diagnose and treat the problem.

Question 10

why do i get an ear ache and headache after having a filling?

Accepted Answer

Referred pain: It's likely that you are having referred pain- the pain from the work you had done is referred to the ear on that side- especially true if it's teeth on the upper jaw. If the pain is in the TMJ ( the joint where your jaw meets your face) it could be from opening your mouth for long periods of time and maybe you don't need to open it as wide as you do.

Get Virtual Care

For Businesses

About Us

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

Doctor answers about:

Ear pain after filling

A member asked:

I had a deep filling may 18th and its now the 25th. i am having some ear pain kind of like an ear ache but not severe, what could be causing this?

A member asked:

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

A member asked:

Recently had deep filling in bottom back molar, but still in pain and having tooth extracted in few days. now i have ear pain. should i see dr or wait?

A member asked:

Is it possible to get severe headaches and severe ear pain from tooth pain? had 4 fillings done

A member asked:

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 ?

A member asked:

Had pulp fillings on 2 upper teeth 2 weeks ago. have ear pain, headache, jaw and neck pain,pain on upper and bottom teeth on that same side. is it tmj..

A member asked:

Normal to have an earache after filling in tooth?

A member asked:

Sounds of water filling up in ears what could this be?

A member asked:

Got a filing n tooth few mnths ago now havn annoying pain in tooth even affects ear at times was enough filling not used or is this normal?

A member asked:

Why do i get an ear ache and headache after having a filling?

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

Telemedicine

Primary Care

Manage Your Conditions

Women's Health

Children's Health

Men's Health

Senior Health

Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle

Sexual Health

Mental & Behavioral Health

Travel Medicine

Urgent Care

Didn't find what you're looking for?

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

For Businesses

Company

Health Content

Join Us

Download HealthTap

Questions?