Can bad tooth cause shooting pains in head and ear?

Answer 1

Absolutely. I had what I thought was a migraine until I went to a dentist and discovered that my root canal had gotten infected. If you've got shooting pains in your head (especially the side!) or ear or neck, and you've already had those things checked out, definitely head to the dentist and get your teeth checked too.

Answer 2

Because the ear cannal runs along down along the jaw, your jaw will often ache when you have an inner ear infection. Also, there are glands along your neck and jawline that swell if you have an ear infection, wich will cause you additional discomfort. While nothing but an antibiotic will rid you of the infection, it can be great comfort to place a dry towel on your pillow to protect your pillow, than a steamy hot face cloth, or even tea bags and lay your ear on it so it will help the wax melt and release fluids that may be causing your infection.

I am not in te medical profecission, but I am troubled often with inner ear infections. Good luck, home this helped.

Answer 3

First, you must get to your dentist or to your primary care doc right away. If this is an infection, you don't want it. It may be a problem with a root, and the pain is radiating to the ear.

Answer 4

It's a secret coded message from your body. It translates to "Go see a physician! Something is wrong!"

It's most likely just an ear infection, and you'll get some antibiotics.

Answer 5

yes.