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When i go to bed my toothache feels like my whole left side of my mouth has been punched but when i get up its fine..why does this happen?

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Dr. Dave Burns answered

Sinus infection: Go to your dentist and find out if you have a tooth abscess or a sinus infection. When you lay down the displacement in space of your sinuses can cause discomfort.

Dr Gallia agreed

Answered 7/14/2015

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Dr. Louis Gallia answered

Specializes in Surgery - Oral & Maxillofacial

Need exam: Hard to say from information provided. See dentist or oral surgeon to determine cause.

Answered 7/14/2015

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A member asked:

When i go to bed my toothache feels like my whole left side of my mouth has been punched but when i get up its fine..why does this happen?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Dave Burns answered

Dr Gallia agreed

Dr. Louis Gallia answered

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