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Chronic Toothache, Redness In Ears. Teeth X-ray Done. Is Redness In Ear Related To The Toothache?
i have been to my dentist with chronic toothache 2 xrays and full examination of my teeth show no bad tooth.2 days later still in agony went to nurse for a routine blood got talking and she checked my ears she said one was very red and gave me aspray pump can this be the cause of my tooth pain and if so how long before it settles down.
Tue, 4 Jun 2013
Hello,
Redness or ear infection is related to impacted wisdom tooth which is inflamed.
To relieve the infection,impacted tooth has to be extracted or saved depending on the position and space available for tooth eruption.
Maintain oral hygiene well.
Swish with warm saline frequently.
Take complete course of medicines prescribed.
Hope this helps.
Redness or ear infection is related to impacted wisdom tooth which is inflamed.
To relieve the infection,impacted tooth has to be extracted or saved depending on the position and space available for tooth eruption.
Maintain oral hygiene well.
Swish with warm saline frequently.
Take complete course of medicines prescribed.
Hope this helps.
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