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Pain in cheekbone and heat sensitivity
Hi, I am 31/F and am facing heaviness in my left cheekbone from 3-4 days alongwith pain in my upper jaw, which has now come down to my lower jaw.
I am also facing heat sensitivity, as soon as I eat or drink anything hot, I feel a stinging pain in my upper jaw. I did take an Ultracet for th pain last night, however the pain is coming back again What should I do?
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As suggested by the other doctors, you might have decayed tooth in the affected jaw. However, your symptom related to heaviness suggests sinus congestion with possible infection either related to the decayed tooth or a separate entity.
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Please have your dentist examine your teeth along with an X-ray for both the teeth and Maxillary Sinus.
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If you abruptly bend down and you feel increased heaviness in the jaw bone and a tendency to clench or bite your teeth (which might feel relieving temporarily) it is more likely a sinus problem.
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Go for opg xray to determine whether there is any decay.
Depending upon xray go for treatment
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Maybe due to decayed tooth/teeth.
Luke warm water gargle.
Ice pack pressure extra-orally.
If pain doesn't subside in 1-2 days, antibiotic course
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The sensitivity to heat and radiating pain suggests a dental cavity which has reached the inner nerve( pulp). You have an infection in a tooth. Possible treatments are Root Canal Treatment Or Extraction of tooth followed by replacement.
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Get a video consult or visit your dentist to get it diagnosed properly so that an appropriate antibiotic can be prescribed.
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Rinsing your mouth with mouthwash may help temporarily control infection and marginally reduce pain.
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