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What Causes Severe Toothache Along With Headaches?

I have had a major tooth ache on the right side of my jaw. When I went to my dentist, they said it was normal because I have braces, but this pain is way too excruciating, it feels exactly as if they are taking a out a tooth from me. Sometimes it is so intense that I want to cry, I noticed with cold foods and just cold temperature in general it hurts even more. I am able to keep it stable just a little when I'm not cold. This has gone on for 2 months now. And I think maybe that is what is causing my major headaches on the side of my temples. It's been a horrible 2months. Also, now all of a sudden 4-5days ago, I started feeling a pain in my right ear. I notice that the pain is starting to become more heavier and painful and I can't place anything on my ear because it is so sensitive. Now just today this late afternoon I am all of a sudden getting a pain in my throat, and I'm afraid that I am going to come down with something. I'm so worried because I'm not sure if it is just one thing affecting me or many different things. I don't have any medical insurance to go see a doctor.
Fri, 28 Apr 2017
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Hi..
Thanks for the query..

Yes it is true that when you wear braces then there can be some toothache due to movement of teeth but in case if the pain is very severe then it can be due to excessive pressure application and needs to be adjusted..

In case if you have pain in ear it can be related to either pressure over the jaw joint or ear infection and for confirmation you need to get it checked by consulting an oral physician or an ENT Physician..

In case if the pain is due to ear related problems like ear infection then it can be treated accordingly with antibiotics..
But if it is due to jaw joint related problems that can also be due to the braces then you should consult your Orthodontist first and your wires and elastics needs to be readjusted so that the pressure is made within tolerable limits and it does not cause damaging effects in teeth and jaw joint..

As of now take painkillers and muscle relaxants and take a soft diet..

Hope this helps..
Regards..
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What Causes Severe Toothache Along With Headaches?

Hi.. Thanks for the query.. Yes it is true that when you wear braces then there can be some toothache due to movement of teeth but in case if the pain is very severe then it can be due to excessive pressure application and needs to be adjusted.. In case if you have pain in ear it can be related to either pressure over the jaw joint or ear infection and for confirmation you need to get it checked by consulting an oral physician or an ENT Physician.. In case if the pain is due to ear related problems like ear infection then it can be treated accordingly with antibiotics.. But if it is due to jaw joint related problems that can also be due to the braces then you should consult your Orthodontist first and your wires and elastics needs to be readjusted so that the pressure is made within tolerable limits and it does not cause damaging effects in teeth and jaw joint.. As of now take painkillers and muscle relaxants and take a soft diet.. Hope this helps.. Regards..