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Can Broken Wisdom Tooth Cause Headaches And Temple And Neck Pain?

I've been having severe headaches since I got pregnant in 2011 they keep getting worse, I have no dental insurance and I'm pretty sure it's my wisdom tooth on the top right that has came partially through and broke off,now I hVe pains that put my in bed just needing sumthing hot to put over my face, it runs from my temple to my ear to my nose down the front n back of my neck, I believe it's my tooth bc I stuck my finger on it n tried wiggle it to see if it was loose and pain shot into my temple and neck. I've had 10 docs tell me ten diff things...cluster headache,migraine,tension, sinuses.... I've been threw the books...spinal tap, tc scans...all with nothing to show for it. Sometimes ibuprofene works depending on how bad it gets before I get to my medicine but it interrupts my daily life, I lost my job due to it! If my teeth r causing health problems that aren't related to my teeth would my insurance pay for it?
Mon, 9 Jun 2014
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Hello!Thank you for posting in HCM.

Please get the wisdom tooth removed immediately.Postponement of treatment further will let the infection spread to other areas of your head and neck.
This is radiating pain you are experiencing in the head and neck.It is common that tooth ache radiates to the neck,jaw,face,head and neck.

Cluster headache,migraine and all pains must be considered only after ruling out any dental pain.Do not complicate a tooth pain for general health issues.

Take amoxicillin500mg and metronidazole400mg.
Also take ketorol 10mg DT thrice daily.
This will reduce the pain and infection, i strongly suggest you to see your dentist for the removal of the tooth.
You did not mention which country you are from.Talk to your insurance company regarding the benefits they give you.

Regards.


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Can Broken Wisdom Tooth Cause Headaches And Temple And Neck Pain?

Hello!Thank you for posting in HCM. Please get the wisdom tooth removed immediately.Postponement of treatment further will let the infection spread to other areas of your head and neck. This is radiating pain you are experiencing in the head and neck.It is common that tooth ache radiates to the neck,jaw,face,head and neck. Cluster headache,migraine and all pains must be considered only after ruling out any dental pain.Do not complicate a tooth pain for general health issues. Take amoxicillin500mg and metronidazole400mg. Also take ketorol 10mg DT thrice daily. This will reduce the pain and infection, i strongly suggest you to see your dentist for the removal of the tooth. You did not mention which country you are from.Talk to your insurance company regarding the benefits they give you. Regards.