Toothache followed by pain in half jaw on lower left side. Should I be concerned ?
Patient: My husband started having a toothache this afternoon, which turned into the half jaw on lower left side and now its like someone yanked out a tooth without any novacaine. He says lighting bolts of pain are spearing his lower jaw. Have you ever heard of something like this? Even though its his mouth, should I take him to the ER? Doctor: Hello,Thanks for writing to us.Initially,cause of toothache has to be evaluated clinically by a dentist.Take ciplox and paractemol tablets.Grossly decayed teeth has to be extracted.Infected pulp ,if present,has to be extirpated.Maintain oral hygiene well.Gargle with warm saline.Abscess if present,has to be drained and curetted.Take care.