Wisom Teeth Can Cause Ear Pain

Southern Georgia Oral Surgery
Locations:  Hinesville and Statesboro
Oral surgeon: Roger Myers DMD

In many instances I evaluate patients that complain of a constant ear pain.  Most of the patients determine that the pain derives from an aggravating ear infection.  However, more often than not the pain is coming from an erupted or impacted wisdom tooth.  The etiology of the pain can emanate from an upper or lower wisdom tooth.  Decay and infection can exacerbate the problem and the ear pain feeling usually is identified as referred pain.  The sensory division of the trigeminal nerve, maxillary or mandibular branches can re-direct pain signals to the ear.  This is a result of  the location of the where the nerves originate at the skull base.  As the nerve becomes inflamed from infection or other stimuli, the pain to the side of the head intensifies.  Analgesics, anti-inflammatory meds, antibiotics and warm heat packs are utilized to lessen the degree of pain. 
**Important Note**
Ear pain can be a result of tooth pain