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What Is The Pain In My Wisdom Teeth And Jaw?
Hi. My lower tooth near my wisdom tooth on my left side is hurting alot. it stoped alittle now. but my jaw or like side of my left neck is feeling numb. should i be concerened? i red on the internet that food can get into a tooth that isnt right, mine has like a crack, and some black stuff in the middle. it can cause to death. im very scared, but im also very scared of getting a root canal or going to the dentist. please help.
Wed, 6 Aug 2014
Hello,
Infection-related to dental issues can definitely spread and cause a severe infection. Please take anti-inflammatory medication to control your symptoms and reduce your discomfort until you can schedule a dental exam for a complete diagnosis. If possible, I suggest taking two extra-strength Tylenol and two Advil at regular intervals. Please try to keep the area clean and avoid chewing there. You may require prescription antibiotics.
Your tooth description indicates a large amount of decay. Decay will enter the nerve chamber of the tooth and infection will spread if left untreated. Usual treatment choices are a root canal or extraction. Your dentist will need an x-ray and explain your options to help you make a treatment decision. Do not ignore your symptoms. Infections can flare up and calm down, but left untreated will turn into a more complicated situation.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Lizabeth Sloane
Infection-related to dental issues can definitely spread and cause a severe infection. Please take anti-inflammatory medication to control your symptoms and reduce your discomfort until you can schedule a dental exam for a complete diagnosis. If possible, I suggest taking two extra-strength Tylenol and two Advil at regular intervals. Please try to keep the area clean and avoid chewing there. You may require prescription antibiotics.
Your tooth description indicates a large amount of decay. Decay will enter the nerve chamber of the tooth and infection will spread if left untreated. Usual treatment choices are a root canal or extraction. Your dentist will need an x-ray and explain your options to help you make a treatment decision. Do not ignore your symptoms. Infections can flare up and calm down, but left untreated will turn into a more complicated situation.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Lizabeth Sloane
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Hello,
First of all there nothing to be scared of don’t worry you just need to visit a dentist and your problem will be resolved as dentistry has reached such high standards that with ultra-modern technology pain-free dentistry is possible in the majority of case.
So just relax fix an appointment with your dentist and get the treatment done. Regarding your query, it appears that you have deep caries on left back teeth just get an x-ray done the possibility of the root canal so don’t worry it won’t be a pain affair just relax and trust your dentist.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Rakesh Mishra
First of all there nothing to be scared of don’t worry you just need to visit a dentist and your problem will be resolved as dentistry has reached such high standards that with ultra-modern technology pain-free dentistry is possible in the majority of case.
So just relax fix an appointment with your dentist and get the treatment done. Regarding your query, it appears that you have deep caries on left back teeth just get an x-ray done the possibility of the root canal so don’t worry it won’t be a pain affair just relax and trust your dentist.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Rakesh Mishra
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