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I've had chronic toothache for a week now the pain has gone to my ear & keep geting headaches. what could this be?

4 doctors weighed in across 3 answers

Toothache : Toothache or pulpitis is the likely cause, and referred pain could explain ear and other symptoms. A trip to the dentist is on order !

Answered 1/4/2013

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Irreversable: You have an irreversibly inflamed nerve. The pressure of the inflammed tissue inside the tooth is causing referred pain. Ultimately you will have 2 voices. Extraction or root canal therapy. Only a dentist can help you to make the right choice. Delaying will only make matters worse: more painful, more expensive, more time consuming, more unpredictable, poorer long term prognosis.

Answered 12/9/2013

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Root canal: Most likely sounds like a root canal. Visit your dentist asap.

Answered 9/16/2013

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