It's a lot but i need some answers, can u figure it out?!!?!??!?

Question

I talked about sharp shooting pains in my last few questions...one being right by my right ear. Got a cat scan of my head, looks fine. Now my cheek is puffy in a large area and kinda feels funny when i talked or move it at all. It feels like theres something in there when i push on it. Can this only be a dental thing? Or can this happen from some other infection? Im in pain still and i think i need antibiotics. Also, It seems to become more noticable after i smoke a cigarette...could that be affecting my muscle or nerve from the sucking? I thought before i had migraines then an ear infection and now a dental problem...I just need some opinions...is this all related? I dont have insurance, how much would it be if i went to the dental office for an emergency exam? Would they see me? I know its a lot of questions...but ive been suffering from all this for quite some time and im sick of it.

Answer 1

it could be an infection either in your ear... that comes and goes. or in your teeth or gums. if the infection has cause a whole or dry socket that would explain why it hurts more after smoking. And smoking further could make the whole bigger and if it's a dry socket sucking on anything, even a straw could make the condition more permanent. It could also be the start of mouth cancer or just your smokers palet acting up and starting to release teeth. Also diagnosable by a dentist. If nothing else they can give you pain killers.

try 1-800 dentist and ask if they know of a doctor that lets you make payments.

Answer 2

Could be dental or a sinus infection.

Answer 3

Even though you don't have insurance, you life is priceless, you need to go to the dentist and ask for an oral cancer exam.

Answer 4

Stop smoking. It will worsen the problem.