I have a toothache and a headache on one side of my face. What is wrong?

Question

The left side of my face is killing me. I got a heachache and a toothache? What is wrong?

Answer 1

Go see a dentist!! No one here is a dentist, or at least as I've seen from the responses to your question, and neither am I, but I can tell you that if you are having a problem related to tooth decay, IT WON'T GO AWAY BY WISHING IT AWAY!!! And the longer you wait the longer you'll suffer and the more work the dentist will have to do to fix the problem, and you'll get even more scared, and a bigger bill. Another possibility here is that you're having sinusitis, or impacted sinuses, and that can hurt like hell and make it feel like your teeth are going to explode out of your mouth. Go see some medical or dental professional. This ain't gonna go away by hoping it does. I know!! What's that phrase: "Been there; Done that!!!!" Get a move on girl!! You'll be glad you did! God Bless you.

Answer 2

Maybe you have impacted teeth? I had impacted molars and they hurt REALLY BAD. I used to get a toothache, headache and earache all at the same time because of the impacted teeth. It sounds like you really need to go to the dentist. You may have an infection, if you do, that can be serious. Get that looked at right away, tooth pain and infections are usually something that only gets worse with time. Good luck.

Answer 3

Could be a sinus infection. In such cases, the pain comes from pressure of the "pus" trying to force it's way out of the small, confined spaces that are sinuses. The pressure can manifest itself by pushing down on teeth and out as a headache. Try tapping around on the cheek bone. If it seems painful, that is probably what you are dealing with. Also try taking a decongestant for a day or two. If it is a sinus infection, that might open up the sinuses a little and relieve some of the pressure.

Answer 4

Most likely you have an abcessed tooth- and the pain from that is tensing up the muscles in your face, causing the headache. See a dentist and have it removed: Your face will thank you.

Answer 5

Get it checked out soon because my brother in law had an abscessed tooth and the infection got into his heart and he recently died of a heart attack. He was only 34 years old. I'm not kidding or exaggerating. An infection from the mouth can travel to the heart.

Answer 6

Ooh nasty, if you can - call an emergency dentist, or call the local A&E dept for advice.... or wait til monday and take some nerofens/ibroprofen for the pain. I had that last year, not very nice. Sound like you have an infection behind the tooth!

Answer 7

You may have acute sinusitis read below to see if your symptoms fit: Signs and symptoms of acute sinusitis may include: Facial pain Fever Pain, tenderness and swelling around your eyes, cheeks, nose or forehead Erythema, or redness of the skin over the sinus caused by increased blood flow to the capillaries Nasal congestion Difficulty breathing through your nose Reduced sense of smell or taste Dental pain Cough Bad breath (halitosis) Fatigue Nausea Sore throat

Answer 8

I think that you might have to go to the dentist. Nerves are connected between the jaw/teeth and other part of of the face.

I am not a dentist and can't really remember the details but that was what I was told.

Answer 9

You most likely have an abcessed tooth on that side. Make an appt with a dentist

Answer 10

Most likely yourtoothache is causing the headache, that's normal, find out what's wrong and soon