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What Causes Sharp Pain In Cheeks After Using Listerine Mouth Wash?

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Posted on Tue, 16 Aug 2016
Question: Hello. I use listerine almost daily. the last 2 days I have experienced a sharp pain in my cheek/upper jaw. the pain has not gone away and it has been 24 hours. it is very sensitive to the touch. any ideas?
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Answered by Dr. Honey Arora (48 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Needs more details..

Detailed Answer:
Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns..

As per your complain sharp pain in cheek and Upper jaw that is not being relieved can be due to causes like any tooth related infection, sinus infection etc..

It can also be nerve related pain..

I would like to know a few more details so that I can guide you better..
1.Is the pain always present or it comes and goes?
2.Is the pain also radiating to Ear, head etc?
3.Do you have any decayed tooth?
4.Do you experience any symptoms like nasal congestion, nasal discharge, post nasal drip etc?
5.Is there any swelling present along with pain?
6.Any recent history of trauma to face?
7.Any medical problems or history of any medicine intake?

Please revert back with answers..

Regards..
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Priyanka G Raj
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Follow up: Dr. Honey Arora (2 hours later)
I get it about once a year. it's not radiating. very localized to one spot. sensitive to the touch though. i do have. head cold that I'm fighting. I've never had a cavity so I'd be shocked if it was a dental issue. no swelling and no recent trauma
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Answered by Dr. Honey Arora (6 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Needs further evaluation..

Detailed Answer:
Hi..
Welcome back..

As per your answers it seems that the pain can be related to sinus infection as you already have head cold also..

But confirmation of diagnosis needs evaluation by an x ray..

Consult an ENT expert or an Oral Surgeon and get evaluated..

As of now you can take Ibuprofen [if not allergic] to relieve pain..

Hope this helps..

Regards.
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What Causes Sharp Pain In Cheeks After Using Listerine Mouth Wash?

Brief Answer: Needs more details.. Detailed Answer: Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns.. As per your complain sharp pain in cheek and Upper jaw that is not being relieved can be due to causes like any tooth related infection, sinus infection etc.. It can also be nerve related pain.. I would like to know a few more details so that I can guide you better.. 1.Is the pain always present or it comes and goes? 2.Is the pain also radiating to Ear, head etc? 3.Do you have any decayed tooth? 4.Do you experience any symptoms like nasal congestion, nasal discharge, post nasal drip etc? 5.Is there any swelling present along with pain? 6.Any recent history of trauma to face? 7.Any medical problems or history of any medicine intake? Please revert back with answers.. Regards..