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When i touch my teeth together it sends sharp pain to my left side of jaw and up in to head what can i do to ease pain tried naproxen sodium 220 mg ?

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Sounds infected: It sounds like you may have an infected tooth, (abscess). If you had recent dental treatment, that could also be an issue. Pain from tooth infections can be unbearable. Many times an antibiotic will be prescribed & the pain will subside temporarily. You will need to choose a type of treatment to permanently stop the pain, as it will return after the antibiotics stop. Please see a dentist asap.

Answered 8/1/2016

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See Dentist: I would strongly recommend you seek care from a dentist as soon as possible. For the time being, avoid touching teeth together (easier said than done) and unless it is contraindicated for you, can try Ibuprofen or tylenol (acetaminophen) as well. But you need to seek care for it, as it could get very serious quickly.

Answered 6/25/2014

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Dr. Gregori Kurtzman answered

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Pain on biting: Sounds like a possible cracked tooth call a dentist to evaluate it.

Answered 10/9/2012

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See a dentist: If you are getting sharp pain then you might have a cracked tooth or other issue that needs to be evaluated by a dentist before it becomes more serious.

Answered 8/31/2013

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