Can wisdom teeth growth cause facial pain as well as headaches?

At times: Usually pain from a wisdom tooth is caused by infection around the tooth. Pain is often referred to the areas of the face and head and can mean spread of infection. Antibiotics along with analgesics are often prescribed to get rid of the pain. Consult your dentist or oral surgeon and get the painful area examined.

Yes: As impacted or misaligned wisdom teeth try to erupt and grow, the put tremendous pressure to the teeth in front of them increasing the frequency of nightime clenching and this can be a source of facial pain and headaches.

Yes: Wisdom teeth can create facial pain and headaches due to potential infection and alignment. The muscles and occlusion (bite) may shift as the wisdom teeth come in and cause havoc with the muscles, teeth, jaw, face and head.

Yes: Wisdom teeth can cause facial pain as well as headaches. You will need to go to the doctors to see if you need to have your wisdom teeth removed.

Yes: Impacted wisdom teeth can cause facial pain and or swelling. See your dentist or oral surgeon.