U.S. doctors online nowAsk doctors free
A 41-year-old member asked:

One of my left molars hurts on the side to touch, what could be wrong?

1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in
Dr. Eyal Simchi
Dr. Eyal Simchianswered
Specializes in Pediatric Dentistry
There: There could be a few things going on. From a simple cavity, to somethng more involved such as a tooth fracture or infection. You should see your dentist as soon as possible to have the tooth checked out.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
Learn how we can help
4.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
Thank
Dr. Gary Sandler
Dr. Gary Sandler agrees1 doctor agrees

Related questions

A 32-year-old female asked:
Dental x-rays look fine but molars hurt when i chew. One in particular (a crown) is pretty sensitive but both sides hurt...Why?
2 doctor answers • 3 doctors weighed in
A 33-year-old female asked:
When i bite down my molars hurt -one side more than the other. Have no wisdom teeth and use a night guard..What's going on?
3 doctor answers • 5 doctors weighed in
A 29-year-old male asked:
Why does it feel when i push my jaw up from bottom, left side near molars, like i am able to move them up to touch top row of teeth, like a grinding sensation.The right side of jaw is steady and does not move up to give grinding sensation when closed?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
A 24-year-old female asked:
I have 2 molars that have a chunk missing that goes under my gum line and one molar that hurts to touch it. It does come with swelling sometimes. Ive been dealing with this well over a year. I cant do route canal. Will they put me to sleep?
3 doctor answers • 4 doctors weighed in
A female asked:
How can I stop the pain i'm having in my tooth, I have a broken tooth in the back of my mouth and it's hurting terribly the tooth is at the bottom left side one of my molars i think, i don't have any insurance coverage so i can't go to a dentist to have i
3 doctor answers • 6 doctors weighed in
Last updated Sep 29, 2016

Found in:

Tactile›Pain

People also asked

Lost a tooth now it hurts and is swelling, what should I do? I lost one of my perminant molars in the left side about a year ago. After it slowly chipped away. I fear there is still some tooth left in there and its giving me unbearable pain. Its swelling
3 doctor answers • 3 doctors weighed in
I have earache and tender to touch jaw and numbness on the left side. I don't have toothache but may possibly have a root canal on one of the molars.?
3 doctor answers • 10 doctors weighed in
One of my molars hurt everytime i eat. What could be wrong with it?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
2 days ago i had a root canal on one of my right upper molars and now I have pain on the left side and ear.. Could it be related or something else?
3 doctor answers • 8 doctors weighed in
I have a cavity/ hole on one of my molars on the upper right pof my mouth. Im feeling it on the top right side of my brain. What could be wrong?
2 doctor answers • 5 doctors weighed in

Related topics

Connect with a U.S. board-certified doctor by text or video anytime, anywhere.
Talk to a doctor now
24/7 visits - just $39!
50% off with $15/month membership

Disclaimer:

Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.

Get the Free App for Members

Get the Free App for Doctors

HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
TermsPrivacyCookiesDMCA
Copyright 2023 HealthTap, Inc.