Question 1

i have no tooth ache or swelling but have earache and numbness to left side of face, ear and jaw?

Accepted Answer

See your dentist: Sounds like the numbness is in the area of the facial nerve.  You may have a case of bells palsey or a virus that effects this nerve.  See your dentist to rule out a dental cause or see your physician.

Question 2

i had an injection for my tooth ache and its been a year  and thr side injected is still numb and looks abit big?

Accepted Answer

Periapical cyst: It is the most common dental cyst, and it is caused by pulpal necrosis.  This condition is treatable by root canal therapy or extraction of the offended tooth, and the cyst should be enuclated.
Rec.: do not delay visit to your dentist due to the potential chronic infection and future complications.

Question 3

i have pain in my neck going down the back of right arm. also my pointer finger feels numb, like when u get lidocaine for tooth ache.what causes this?

Accepted Answer

Nerve impingement: can be caused by being sandwiched between two spinal bones, pressed by a bulging. It can cause muscle spasm and back pain, finger numbness, etc. Prevention treatment is always recommended. See interventional pain management specialist for definitive diagnosis and management.

Question 4

have a severe toothache in upper front tooth  accompanied w numbness in my left nostril was slight runny nose. can this be sinus or tooth ache?

Accepted Answer

Differential Dx: A clinician makes a list of possible diagnoses when trying to figure out what is going on.  You have made a list of two and either or both is possible.  You need the next step of your doctor testing and identifying or ruling out what is happening.  Please and good health.

Question 5

can't make it to dentist until next week. tooth ache. what would help best? could i use lidocaine ointment on my cheek to numb mouth where it hurts?

Accepted Answer

OTC Pain Meds: Lidocaine ointment is more a topical anesthetic and really won't do much. See if you can move your appointment up, most offices can accommodate an emergency.

Question 6

could a tooth ache make face red and itchy ?

Accepted Answer

Toothache: Yes. If the tooth is infected, the face may become swollen. You should see your dentist asap.

Question 7

my face is swallowing on left side it's tender and sore when i touch it. i had a tooth ache yesterday ?

Accepted Answer

Could be dental  abs: Ths could be a tooth abscess. Youneed to contact your dentist.

Question 8

can a tooth ache/bad tooth cause head. neck & eye aches?

Accepted Answer

Pain spreads: Yep.  A tooth pain can make other head and neck pain.  Sometimes just from the tightening of the muscles from the pain.  A toothache can give you headaches and if it is an upper tooth it can make your eye and cheek not feel to good.  Get it looked at asap. Earl.

Question 9

my husband has 2nd row of bottom teeth under 1st. there is sudden tooth pain w/swell, strange taste, numbness rt. side of face. then it just stops.

Accepted Answer

Dental Examination: No matter what your husband's dental problem is, he will need to see a local dentist to be diagnosed. There is absolutely no way to figure out what his problem might be, sight unseen, over the internet. Please call for an appointment, the sooner the better.

Question 10

what can cause an ear ache, head ache and tooth ache?

Accepted Answer

Dying teeth: Sounds like a tooth is dying. Lower molars refer pain to the back of the head/ear and upper molars refer pain to the temple. Dying teeth can have radiating pain causing headache. Please see your dentist or endodontist to evaluate the cause.

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I have no tooth ache or swelling but have earache and numbness to left side of face, ear and jaw?

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I had an injection for my tooth ache and its been a year and thr side injected is still numb and looks abit big?

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I have pain in my neck going down the back of right arm. also my pointer finger feels numb, like when u get lidocaine for tooth ache.what causes this?

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Have a severe toothache in upper front tooth accompanied w numbness in my left nostril was slight runny nose. can this be sinus or tooth ache?

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Can't make it to dentist until next week. tooth ache. what would help best? could i use lidocaine ointment on my cheek to numb mouth where it hurts?

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Could a tooth ache make face red and itchy ?

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My face is swallowing on left side it's tender and sore when i touch it. i had a tooth ache yesterday ?

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Can a tooth ache/bad tooth cause head. neck & eye aches?

A member asked:

My husband has 2nd row of bottom teeth under 1st. there is sudden tooth pain w/swell, strange taste, numbness rt. side of face. then it just stops.

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What can cause an ear ache, head ache and tooth ache?

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