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Is The Pain At Side Of Face Due To Tooth Infection Or Ear Infection?
Hi I have a pain at the side of my face which I think is a toothache. I have been to a dentist and she took xrays and I need a crown - the tooth is cracked but she felt the nerve was still ok and that I may have an ear infection. I went to my doctor and he said my ear cannal is a little red and I may have a tooth infection. I'm still getting pains - mostly at night and still don't know what the problem is. Should I go back to the dentist or the doctor?
Tue, 12 Aug 2014
well its a little tricky to say whether its your ear or its your teeth as your ear canal is red there could be an ear infection. As your dentist suggested that there is a small crack in your teeth that could also cause pain so just get an second option for both of them its hard to suggest anything without seeing the radiograph of your teeth.
Regards
Dr Rakesh Mishra
Regards
Dr Rakesh Mishra
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Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query.
The features what you are telling looks like a tooth infection. This kind of pain comes in case of pulpitis. Consult a good oral physician and get it evaluated and diagnosed. If it is infected then get the tooth treated with RCT and get the crown done after that. Mean while you can take a course of antibiotics like amoxicillin 500mg and metronidazole 400mg tid for 5 days (if you are not allergic).
I hope my answer will help you, take care.
The features what you are telling looks like a tooth infection. This kind of pain comes in case of pulpitis. Consult a good oral physician and get it evaluated and diagnosed. If it is infected then get the tooth treated with RCT and get the crown done after that. Mean while you can take a course of antibiotics like amoxicillin 500mg and metronidazole 400mg tid for 5 days (if you are not allergic).
I hope my answer will help you, take care.
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