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What Causes Severe Pain In Tooth Radiating To The Neck?

I have a tooth that has really been hurting for about a week now and in the last hour or two the pain has radiated from my tooth to down my neck and into my uper chest.is this something that requires immediate attention or can I wait till tomorrow to see my dentist? I am 5'5" 250lbs female and age 24. I have never had any heart or lung problems. And aside from having a panic disorder I am otherwise helthy
Mon, 28 Jul 2014
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Hi,
Thanks for posting the query,

Toothache indicates infection in teh tooth such type of infected tooth needs to be root canal treated, as you have an appointment with the Dentist tomorrow get an x-ray done of the region, till then you can safely take tab almoxcillin and tab diclomol for pain relief.

Take care!
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What Causes Severe Pain In Tooth Radiating To The Neck?

Hi, Thanks for posting the query, Toothache indicates infection in teh tooth such type of infected tooth needs to be root canal treated, as you have an appointment with the Dentist tomorrow get an x-ray done of the region, till then you can safely take tab almoxcillin and tab diclomol for pain relief. Take care!