Atoothachecan sometimes cause a headache, but not always for the same reasons.
It can happen due to an irritated nerve, called thetrigeminalnerve, that provides sensations in your face.
If these conditions are left untreated, a person can even get amigraine.
Migraines are throbbing and usually one-sided headaches.
The pain can also come along withother symptomslike nausea, vomiting, and/or sensitivity to light or sound.
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Experts believe that the connection between toothaches and migraines is thetrigeminal nerve.
Thiscranial nervecontrols facial and eye movements and sensations.
Left untreated, tooth decay can lead to cavities and infected tooth abscesses.
Bruxism often occurs at night.
Another common symptom of a sinus infection is a sinus headache that gets worse when you bend forward.
This misalignment can occur for several reasons, including bruxism or trauma to the jaw.
Besides toothaches, TMJ often causes headaches (including migraines).
They are usually triggered by jaw motions, like chewing or opening and closing the mouth.
Trigeminal Neuralgia
Trigeminal neuralgiais a pain disorder resulting from compression or damage of the trigeminal nerve.
In many cases, the pain is felt along the upper or lower jaw.
People often see their dentist before their healthcare provider because they think they have anabscessed tooth.
This means there is ablood clotin a space in the brain behind the eye (cavernous sinus).
The clot happens when an infection in the face or head spreads to the brain.
If the problem is more complex, you may need to see a specialist.
And the sooner you see one, the better.
Research shows thatibuprofenand othernon-steroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAID) medicationsare better at easing dental pain than opioids.
you’re free to also apply the cold compress to your head and neck for migraine pain.
Just take care to protect your skin by placing a clean cloth between yourself and the compress.
Summary
Headaches and toothaches can be related.
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