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Can periodontal disease cause you to have headaches (around your nose and forehead).

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Dr. Louis Gallia answered

Specializes in Surgery - Oral & Maxillofacial

No, unless: No, unless the perio disease is really severe. See an oral surgeon to assess the reason for the head and facial pain.

Answered 6/30/2015

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Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Usually no, but...: .. really loose teeth, difficulty chewing, or an infection can cause such symptoms. Are you being treated by a periodontist? If not, now is the time to call for an appointment.

Answered 6/27/2015

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Dr. Gary Sandler answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Unlikely: The symptoms you mention are not likely related. See a Periodontist for a periodontal evaluation and treatment and see your physician concerning persistent headaches.

Answered 6/29/2015

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Dr. Paul Grin answered

Specializes in Pain Management

2 separate problems: See your PCP for headache evaluation and treatment. See your dentist for periodontal disease diagnosis and treatment. Good luck.

Answered 6/30/2015

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Short answer is YES: Periodontal disease as well as any subset of dental hygienic or related problem can be a cause of headaches. I can't tell you how many people I've sent for Panorex films due to poor dentition or some other dental history who were also complaining of headaches...sometimes there are 2 separate problems but I wouldn't bet against them either.

Answered 12/17/2018

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