Toothache for 3 days

2017-04-12 09:00:40
I'm having toothache and ear pain for 3 days because of cavity. What are my options? Will i have to get the teeth removed?
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In that symptoms; first you go to dentist and proper dental examination. If possible to cured by root canal otherwise extraction is last option. Ear pain may be due to grossly caries but sometimes due to temporomandibular joint disorders.
Next Steps
dental examination for proper diagnosis and x-ray is must
Health Tips
avoid any hot fomentation and keep turning on opposite side during sleep

Answered2017-04-12 09:25:21

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Hello Mam , we need to take an X-ray tooth to plan the treatment . Mostly a root canal will be sufficient and you do t have to go for extraction but u need to visit a dentist and get an X-ray for the same
Next Steps
Visit a dentist and get X-ray
Health Tips
Should visit an Endodontist for root canal treatment

Answered2017-04-12 09:07:08

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