Ear Pain following root canal-Is this a common problem?
Ear Pain following root canal-Is this a common problem?
Added: July 18, 2006 - 8:09 PM
By: yellomelg@yahoo.com, Saint Louis, MO
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Case Summary
Root Canal
Teeth: 15
Last Full Mouth X-Ray: July 8, 2006
Last Cleaning: July 8, 2006
Case Description
A few days ago I had a root canal performed on an left upper molar. Two to three days following this procedure I had excurciated pain in that tooth. I followed up with antibiotics and pain meds. After three doses of the antibiotic the pain in the tooth has eased slightly, but now I have noticed that I have pain in my left ear. It feels like pain associated with an ear infection. Is it possible that my tooth pain was caused by an infection that now has moved to my ear? Or could this be some type of muscular pain as felt in TMJ or TMD? How long should I expect this pain? Is this a situation that I may need to inform my DR. about or will this condition improve with time and continued use of my antibiotic? Is there anything else I can do for relief?
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Reply: Ear Pain following root canal-Is this a common problem?
added: July 18, 2006 - 8:30 PM
i would definitely call the dentist who did the root canal. you are on the antibiotic so most likely it is not infection in that tooth. when you do a root canal you do keep you mouth open and stretched for a long time. this often does lead to TMJ issues. but i cannot definitively diagnose this over the internet. before you jump to that TMJ answer, you need to rule out that the tooth is causing the problem. this is why you need to talk to the dentist. if it is TMJ you can try moist heat, anti-inflammatories, etc. If the bite is off, you can adjust it. if it is the tooth, you need to evaluate the root canal. good luck...let me know if you have any other questions.jeff dalin, dds314-567-5612jeff@dfdasmiles.comwww.dfdasmiles.com
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