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Question
Hello doctor,
I am 28 years old, I have caries on my left upper molar, the doctor has ordered extraction but I have not dared to extract it. Today, I have an uncomfortable upper jaw pain, when moving the jaw it hurts to the head and throat area, it hurts a lot when I bite my lips. So the doctor asked me if the pain in the upper jaw due to tooth decay is dangerous? Thank you doctor.
Anonymous customer
Answer
Answered by Master, Doctor Dang Tien Dat - Department of Medical Examination & Internal Medicine, Vinmec Ha Long International Hospital.
Hello,
With the question “Is pain in the upper jaw due to tooth decay dangerous? ", the doctor would like to answer as follows:
You have jaw pain spreading to the head and throat area, it may be due to pulpitis, periodontitis or inflammation around the crown of the 8th tooth. Ideally, you should visit a specialist for early diagnosis and treatment. If not treated, the infection can spread, leading to more dangerous complications such as tooth abscess, osteomyelitis,...
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