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I checked with my dentist today about the pain in upper molars and when i get sharp pain it is in lower jaw and teeth as well he said its not from teeth. its sharp and excruciating. pain is on and off on right side of face lower quadrant?
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Trying to diagnose your issue, without an examination and without radiographs is not really possible. Your pain may or may not be from your teeth. Have an endodontist examine you for fractures or non-vital teeth. If you truly have no dental issues, see a neurologist.
Answered 1/13/2023
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You may have a TMJ problem or a strained Masseter muscle from a big yawn or opening mouth very wide. You may be sleeping on right side with jaw on a hard pillow or surface. Did you get hit on jaw from playing a sport? See a dental pain specialist for exam.
Answered 1/11/2023
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Upper & lower molars are innervated by different branches of the trigeminal nerve. If your Dentist has ruled out dental infection, other causes can be neurologic or physiologic. Consider evaluations by Neurologist, Oro-facial Pain Specialist, or Oral Pathologist.
Answered 1/15/2023
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