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What Causes Recurrent Pain And Numbness In My Jaw?
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Ive been having a pain in my jaw, kinda on and off the past week and a half but today i had a rediculously painful one. started with jaw pain as usual, then around 15 mins later i started to sweat, pain in jaw got worsa then slight numbness in arm . thing is im not sure if its my wisdom tooth or could be an exposed nerve from a tooth i chipped a couple months ago. what do you think
Ive been having a pain in my jaw, kinda on and off the past week and a half but today i had a rediculously painful one. started with jaw pain as usual, then around 15 mins later i started to sweat, pain in jaw got worsa then slight numbness in arm . thing is im not sure if its my wisdom tooth or could be an exposed nerve from a tooth i chipped a couple months ago. what do you think
Wed, 18 Jun 2014
Hello!Thank you for posting here.
Your wisdom tooth can cause pain in your jaw on and off. I suggest you to get it treated first.However, this does not cause any numbness in your arm.I suggest you to see a general physician regarding this if you suffer another episode.
This on and off pain in your jaw suggests a infection in your tooth.You must get your wisdom tooth removed if it is the cause.A clinical examination is absolutely necessary to help you.
You must take a full course of amoxicillin 500mg and a pain killer(this is for temporary relief)A treatment like removal of the tooth or root canal will only completely eliminate infection.Also take a month course of Nerve plus.
Maintain a good oral hygiene.Do not postpone your dental visit as there are chances of progression of infection.
Regards.
Your wisdom tooth can cause pain in your jaw on and off. I suggest you to get it treated first.However, this does not cause any numbness in your arm.I suggest you to see a general physician regarding this if you suffer another episode.
This on and off pain in your jaw suggests a infection in your tooth.You must get your wisdom tooth removed if it is the cause.A clinical examination is absolutely necessary to help you.
You must take a full course of amoxicillin 500mg and a pain killer(this is for temporary relief)A treatment like removal of the tooth or root canal will only completely eliminate infection.Also take a month course of Nerve plus.
Maintain a good oral hygiene.Do not postpone your dental visit as there are chances of progression of infection.
Regards.
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