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Does Toothache Cause Headache?
i am 12 years old (female) i have 2 molar teeth with big cavities in them, i have had them filled, but they really hurt, i have been prescribed special toothpaste that contains lots of fluride, but when i use it, i get a headache. what could be causing the toothache and headache?
i really don't want tooth extraction or a root canal as i hear that they hurt
i really don't want tooth extraction or a root canal as i hear that they hurt
Tue, 12 Aug 2014
Hello and welcome.
Thanks for sharing your concern.
Headache and tooth ache are not related.They have different reasons for their ache.
If you have pain in your teeth please see your dentist and get examined.Deep lesions require root canal treatment.
Treatment is carried out under local anesthesia, so you will not feel pain.Please do not be apprehensive and continue with your treatment.
Regarding your headache please see your physician.That could be due to vision problem or sinusitis too.
Hope t helps.wish you good health.
Thanks.
Take care.
Thanks for sharing your concern.
Headache and tooth ache are not related.They have different reasons for their ache.
If you have pain in your teeth please see your dentist and get examined.Deep lesions require root canal treatment.
Treatment is carried out under local anesthesia, so you will not feel pain.Please do not be apprehensive and continue with your treatment.
Regarding your headache please see your physician.That could be due to vision problem or sinusitis too.
Hope t helps.wish you good health.
Thanks.
Take care.
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Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query.
The tooth ache and head ache could be because of the decay involving the pulp(radiating pain). Consult a oral physician and get a radiograph done to rule out the infection. If the tooth is infected then it has to be treated with RCT or extraction. Nothing to worry, RCT is not a painful procedure, it will be done under local anesthesia. If you delay, then teeth cannot be saved. Mean while you can take a course of antibiotics like amoxicillin 500mg and metronidazole 400mg tid for 5 days (if you are not allergic). tooth paste will not work in your case.
I hope my answer will help you, take care.
The tooth ache and head ache could be because of the decay involving the pulp(radiating pain). Consult a oral physician and get a radiograph done to rule out the infection. If the tooth is infected then it has to be treated with RCT or extraction. Nothing to worry, RCT is not a painful procedure, it will be done under local anesthesia. If you delay, then teeth cannot be saved. Mean while you can take a course of antibiotics like amoxicillin 500mg and metronidazole 400mg tid for 5 days (if you are not allergic). tooth paste will not work in your case.
I hope my answer will help you, take care.
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