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Half rotten molar on my back left side. no symptoms. anxiety problems anyway. i do have headaches. the tooth only hurts if messed with. headaches?

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Dr. Pamela Pappas answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Need a dentist: You need to see a dentist for this, as soon as you can. Many dentists understand anxiety, and can help you with this during procedures.

Answered 1/30/2015

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See a dentist: A tooth that is dying or broken down can precipitate many uncomfortable symptoms. A dentist should be able to give you short and long term relief. Good luck!

Answered 1/30/2015

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Dr. Jerry Smith answered

Specializes in Clinical Psychology

Check w/ dentist: A dentist will be able to examine your teeth and determine if there are stress cracks that may be caused by grinding teeth (a common symptom of anxiety) and can lead to tooth decay. Headaches can also result from stress grinding. If necessary, you can be fitted with a special mouth guard to reduce some of the symptoms resulting from grinding of teeth. A psychotherapist may be a good follow-up.

Answered 5/30/2016

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