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A 39-year-old female asked:

Can an impacted upper wisdom tooth cause mild headache (slight pressure) for 1 month on one side of the head on the forehead, above the eyes and a bit on the neck? if not, what else could cause that?

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Dr. Arlene Joyner
Pediatric Dentistry 44 years experience
Yes, an upper wisdom tooth can cause those symptoms.
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Dr. Harold Peltan
Ophthalmology 30 years experience
Yes. Also sinus infection and occipital neuralgia (https://www.aans.org/Patients/Neurosurgical-Conditions-and-Treatments/Occipital-Neuralgia). Muscle spasms of the neck are a common trigger. Consider removing the tooth. If the headache persists, try neck massage. If it is still there after that, see a neurologist or your family doctor.
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Dr. Arnold Malerman
Orthodontics 55 years experience
Add to Dr.Pelton's list of possible causes infected maxillary teeth, advanced inflammatory gum disease, history of trauma, pernicious habits such as bruxism, malocclusion, and allergies. See your Dentist for clearance. If no pro-facial causes are found, consult with Neurologist.
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Dr. Harold Peltan
Ophthalmology 30 years experience
Agree. Thanks for the additions. Difficult to convey everything in 400 characters.
Sep 25, 2021
Dr. Arnold Malerman
Orthodontics 55 years experience
Provided original answer
Isn 't that the truth.
Sep 25, 2021

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