tooth ache, turned into jaw pain and headache at the temples

[Greengirlf10]

Hi,

My husband used to get pain in his tooth when he bites. This went on for 6 months and he decided to see a dentist. The dentist took x-rays and said there is nothing wrong with the tooth. No infection, no cavity, tooth looks strong. So he came home all confused. saw another dentist and got the exact same response. Last Friday, He began having pain. He was rolling around in bed with pain. I gave him ibuprofen and got him oragel. He went to the dentist same day and got the exact same response "nothing is wrong". He was referred to orthodontist. The orthodontist said that 2 on his molars had hairline fractures and that could be the cause. He gave him some meds and told him he could pull the tooth out but we need to figure out which one is causing pain. He asked my husband to come back after 10 days. Now the pain seems to have moved to the jaw region near the ear. He gets severe pain when he gets to the sleeping position. When he is sitting around there is almost no pain. So now we are wondering if it is the tooth or something else. The tooth is not paining anymore. Anyone knows what this is?

 

[Dr. Daniel]

Hi,

It sounds like it is not originated from a tooth, could be from the sinuses.

In any case, I would not rush in extracting anything yet. Even if there is a crack in the tooth, there are ways to treat it.

 

[Greengirlf10]

Hi,

It sounds like it is not originated from a tooth, could be from the sinuses.

In any case, I would not rush in extracting anything yet. Even if there is a crack in the tooth, there are ways to treat it.

Thanks Dr. Daniel, I was beginning to think it was not a tooth. The doctor prescribed methylprednisolone and Clyndamycin. These dont seem to be doing any good. Ibuprofen upto 800mg does not help. Any idea what to give him?

 

[Dr. Daniel]

If it is the sinuses, an antibiotic of the Penicillin family should be effective and also nose-spray (for a blocked nose) can help. But, I would not take any medication without a diagnose. Otherwise it is like shooting in all directions without any results.

 

[Elliot]

Could be sinuses. Have him see an allergist or ENT doctor.

Hi,

My husband used to get pain in his tooth when he bites. This went on for 6 months and he decided to see a dentist. The dentist took x-rays and said there is nothing wrong with the tooth. No infection, no cavity, tooth looks strong. So he came home all confused. saw another dentist and got the exact same response. Last Friday, He began having pain. He was rolling around in bed with pain. I gave him ibuprofen and got him oragel. He went to the dentist same day and got the exact same response "nothing is wrong". He was referred to orthodontist. The orthodontist said that 2 on his molars had hairline fractures and that could be the cause. He gave him some meds and told him he could pull the tooth out but we need to figure out which one is causing pain. He asked my husband to come back after 10 days. Now the pain seems to have moved to the jaw region near the ear. He gets severe pain when he gets to the sleeping position. When he is sitting around there is almost no pain. So now we are wondering if it is the tooth or something else. The tooth is not paining anymore. Anyone knows what this is?