My tooth and facial pain ...

[Bedge]

I know a lot of TN patients go through the whole tooth / dentist ordeals, so I thought I might just ask the following ...

I am getting facial pain on the right side of my face. Ear, nose, throat, jaw and eye. Its been going on for about 5 months now.

I have a cracked tooth, at the back of my mouth on the side where I have the pain. If I press down on the tooth, then it hurts a little bit .. although it doesn't start my 'real' pain up.

I can eat, drink (hot and cold), brush my teeth etc and this tooth doesn't hurt at all. Its only when I actually press down on it with my finger that it gets a little sore.

So, what choo think about my tooth? ha! I am going to go to the dentist next week.

Ta!

[Bedge]

Hi Greg,

Thanks for the answer!

There is no abscess or anything showing on any of the MRI's or Ct's???

[ggreg]

A cracked tooth can get infected and cause your exact symptoms.  Glad you're going to the dentist.  I can pretty much guarantee that once he gets it either filled or pulled, your face won't bother you anymore, altho it'll probably hurt a day or two afterwards.