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Tooth Ache With Pain In Ear, Swollen Face And Back Of Tongue, Metallic Taste In Mouth. Due For Extraction Of 2 Teeth. Guide
Hi I have two teeth at the back of my mouth one top and one bottom waiting to be removed surgically. I have had tooth ache on and of now for two weeks and my ear has been hurting on that side of my face aswell the back of my tongue seems a bit swollen and I have had a metallic taste for the last two days aswell. What do you thin this could be? Thanks
Mon, 2 Sep 2013
hello friend
if your dentist has planned extraction then he might have prescribed you some medicines..if yes then these medicines may cause metallic taste..also the tooth pain sometimes radiates to ear and face, so may be you are having all such problem because of your teeth only....
another possibility of pain in ear and back of tongue is throat infection as you know throat and ear are connected...so to rule out the cause you can consult a general physician also...throat infection also causes pain in throat...
but i feel the more possible chances are due to infected teeth.. what you can do is start warm saline rinses 3-4 times a day...and if not taking medicines you can start antibiotics and pain killers after consulting your dentist....
thank you
follow up is invited
if your dentist has planned extraction then he might have prescribed you some medicines..if yes then these medicines may cause metallic taste..also the tooth pain sometimes radiates to ear and face, so may be you are having all such problem because of your teeth only....
another possibility of pain in ear and back of tongue is throat infection as you know throat and ear are connected...so to rule out the cause you can consult a general physician also...throat infection also causes pain in throat...
but i feel the more possible chances are due to infected teeth.. what you can do is start warm saline rinses 3-4 times a day...and if not taking medicines you can start antibiotics and pain killers after consulting your dentist....
thank you
follow up is invited
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Hello,
Welcome to health care magic forum.
From the details mentioned,i suspect your posterior teeth has grossly decayed due to carries.
The symptoms are associated with infected teeth.
Usually in such cases, Cap.Amoxycillin along with analgesics has to be administered.
Get the decayed teeth extracted as soon as possible to prevent further progression of caries.
Meanwhile,maintain oral hygiene well.
Use Flouridated toothpaste to clean your teeth.
Hope this helps .
Take care.
Welcome to health care magic forum.
From the details mentioned,i suspect your posterior teeth has grossly decayed due to carries.
The symptoms are associated with infected teeth.
Usually in such cases, Cap.Amoxycillin along with analgesics has to be administered.
Get the decayed teeth extracted as soon as possible to prevent further progression of caries.
Meanwhile,maintain oral hygiene well.
Use Flouridated toothpaste to clean your teeth.
Hope this helps .
Take care.
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