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Toothache or headache?

posted 10 years ago by Fwank_The_Nutter
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I've recently been sick for a long time, flu-like symptoms, sore throat, lots of snot and coughing. During that, I had a weird sensation in my teeth when I moved my head, but I heard that that's pretty common with the other symptoms.

But the last couple of days, I've had a sharp headache in only the right temple. I still have that, but I also got some toothache in the right side. This one feels more like a "real" toothache, so I'm worried it is. On top of that, only the right side of my nose is runny.

What I hope someone knows is if it's the headache causing the toothache, or the other way around, or something entirely else. I would go to the dentist, but I can't really afford to.

Thanks.

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[–] dksix 9 years ago

Possible sinus issue. You have several teeth (upper teeth) that have root tips that are very close and may actually protrude into your sinus cavity. If you are dealing with sinus congestion as well as inflamation of the sinus due to infection you may be dealing with referred pain in the teeth and jaw. My first guess is an issue that began as a head cold and may have manifested into a sinus infection. The pressure due to the increase in mucus production is a result of the infection.

[–] Fwank_The_Nutter 9 years ago

Thanks for the answer, guys. It went away and I sorta forgot about making the thread. I guess it was the head, because my teeth have been fine since.

Thanks for answering, sorry I didn't edit it to fixed.

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