I have this constant pain all over the left side of my face (molar tooth, ear and head), I'm not sure what's the cause of it. Is it possible it's caused by a molar tooth or is it more likely to be something like an ear infection?
2006-12-26 00:49:48 · 16 answers · asked by *LuNa* 3 in Health ➔ Dental
It may be nothing more than a sinus infection. Sinus infections are often mistaken for top back teeth problems. Good Luck!
2006-12-26 00:54:10 · answer #1 · answered by stklotto 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It can be caused by a molar tooth.
And it also can be an ear infection.
I'd go get the cheaper of the two checked out first.
Ear infection can be treated by a doctor and you usually can get bulk billed for that depending on where you are in the world or which part of Australia.
Dentists is more expensive because you have to pay for that upfront and its usually $150.
So get the ear checked out if its not the ear it must be the tooth.
Unfortunately in this case both can create what is known as referred pain. Ear ache can cause tooth pain.... And tooth pain can cause ear pain. Its hard to tell which is which.
2006-12-26 00:56:46 · answer #2 · answered by Tania S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That happened to me a few months ago. I had a pain in my molar area that made my ear hurt and my head. I felt of my glands there and they were swollen. I had a sinus infeciton. It shouls go away soon, but it could be that you either have an ear infection, or you have a sinus infection.
Hope I helped!
Ciao for now,
Tara
2006-12-26 06:09:05 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it is possible. My grandma has bad molars and her knee hurts all the time. The stress from the tooth can affect other parts of the body. Talk to your dentist to find a pain reliever.
2006-12-26 02:04:17 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Could be either, or. Ear and tooth pain (especially molars) can have a painful effect on the entire head.
2006-12-26 00:58:43 · answer #5 · answered by ••Mott•• 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oh yeah, its possiable!
See, sometimes the roots of your teeth extend into your sinus.
It could even be that your tooth hurts because of your ear or a sinus infection.
I've looked at some awesome x-rays where the roots of teeth extend into the "maxillary sinus" and the tooth can become an ache if it's far enough in there.
2006-12-26 08:30:25 · answer #6 · answered by UofM RDH 2008 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like it could be an ear infection or even sinus infection. Whatever it is, you should get it checked out. If it's bacterial, it won't clear up until you get on some antibiotics. In the meantime, apply heat to that area and take some ibuprofen to reduce swelling and pain. Hope you feel better, too.
2006-12-26 00:54:34 · answer #7 · answered by gentle understanding 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes it is. I had to have my removed last month. It was causing bad headaches and ear pain. It can cause a infection in your ear if the tooth is bad. Go to the ER of dentist and have it checked out soon. the pain will just get worse
2006-12-26 00:51:12 · answer #8 · answered by julieg_68 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. that tooth can cause multiple problems like that, the infection of an earache infection of the tooth and or gums, all can cause this pain.
2006-12-26 00:52:15 · answer #9 · answered by iroc 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes, luna.. go to a dentist asap..and extract ur molar tooth. otherwise it will create lot of discomfort and harm eventually. i have extracted it recently..so, no fear..go..and get rid of it.
2006-12-26 00:53:09 · answer #10 · answered by oindrilla c 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋