I have pain in my upper left side. it varies from tooth to tooth , but mainly just one. pain in cheek. is it dental or other. dull ache to sharp ?

Can not diagnose: this using this forum. Although this could be a problem with your maxillary sinus - it is very important to have this medically evaluated by a dentist promptly. You could have an abscess which could spread to contiguous structures or seed the blood stream.

Cheek Pain: It is sometimes difficult to pinpoint the exact source of pain in that area, as many regions are innervated by the same nerves. A more thorough clinical and radiographic exam must be performed. It may be a single tooth or multiple teeth, and there may be sinus involvement. Please consult with an oral and maxillofacial surgeon.

Proper diagnosis: The answer to your problem(s) require a one on one medical & dental history along with a clinical exam and appropriate x-rays. Therefore, please see a local dentist for that and you'll be on your way to a proper diagnosis and appropriate treatment. That's the best way to know what is causing your problem and how to feel better soon. If you need a recommendation, ask friends, family, your physician

See a dentist: the only way to find out what is causing your pain is to see a dentist for an exam. Please all and schedule an appointment.

See any dentist ASAP: A tooth abscess won't go away without treatment and the infection may spread to your jaw, cheeks, sinus and to other areas of your head and neck. Dentist will treat a tooth abscess by draining it and getting rid of the infection. See any dentist ASAP.

Contact your dentist: See your dentist immediately. The dentist will perform a clinical and possible radiographic examination to ascertain if your problem is of dental etiology. If there is no dental issues, you may be referred to an ENT to check your sinus, or referred to your primary care MD.

Tooth/cheek pain: May be from infection (tooth/gum/sinus), a neurologic issue (tic douloureux, trigeminal neuralgia, Bell"s palsy, brain or nerve trunk neoplasm, or other causes. Based on probable cause, see your Dentist first.