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My husband has bad tooth ache, still has wisdom teeth in/ worse headaches. believes its tumor in his brain. any ideas? he's 25, no dental insurance.

22 doctors weighed in across 8 answers

Wisdom Teeth: Your husband needs to see a dentist. It's unlikely to be a brain tumor. More likely, his jaw pain and headaches are caused by his wisdom teeth. Having them removed by an oral surgeon will probably eliminate his pain. If not, he should see a neurologist. Even without insurance, a dental visit to determine the problem should be affordable, and is necessary in this case. Good luck!

Answered 11/7/2015

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Dr. James Donley answered

Specializes in Dentistry

See dentist: Insurance or not, he needs to see a dentist. Many people without insurance see a dentist regularly. It is cheaper and healthier to see a dentist regularly and avoid problems like he is having. Over the counter Ibuprofen and Acetaminophen can be taken temporarily until a dentist is seen.

Answered 10/22/2015

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Visit dentist: Some hospitals and some institutions are not expensive. Please check the area where you live and have a dentist check up. It may be an infection related to the wisdom tooth.

Answered 10/22/2015

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Dr. John Yu answered

Specializes in Endodontics

Go see a dentist: Toothache can be extremely painful. Your husband is not alone in imagining what could be happening. It could be a wisdom tooth impaction or a decayed tooth. Just get a dentist to look at him and the mystery will be solved.

Answered 10/22/2015

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Dr. Gary Sandler answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Dental care help: It's extremely unlikely he has a tumor. It's very likely the symptoms are related to either his wisdom teeth or other dental problems. This will not get better and he needs to find a way to get dental care. With limited finances, i suggest you research local hospital with dental residency program, dental school, call local dental society for resources or see: http://www.Freedentalcare.Us/.

Answered 10/22/2015

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Dr. Louis Gallia answered

Specializes in Surgery - Oral & Maxillofacial

Common wisdom tooth: symptoms. See an oral surgeon to give you advice. Sometimes treatment can be temporized with a course of antibiotics. If the headaches do not seem to be associated with the wisdom teeth, he should see his MD asap.

Answered 5/24/2015

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Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Irrational Fear: Brain tumors are not that common, especially at his age. Why would he think he has a brain tumor when he has toothaches? Have him see a dentist. Many people don't have dental insurance but still get treated. Be seen in a dental school, hospital program, or finance the care.

Answered 10/22/2015

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Dr. Paul Grin answered

Specializes in Pain Management

See a Dentist: If the cause comes from his teeth, the problem will be solved immediately after the dentist treat the affected tooth or remove wisdom teeth. Hope it helps.

Answered 10/22/2015

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