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Can wisdom tooth cause ear pain?

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Shruti Samant

Member of team ClinicSpots.

Answered on 23rd May '24

Yes, wisdom teeth can cause ear pain. This is caused by the tooth being blocked from fully erupting through the gums. If a wisdom tooth’s path is blocked, it grows in at an angle and damages your gums and jaw. 

  1. When it comes to wisdom tooth pain, don’t ignore it or wait to visit the dentist.
  2. By removing the impacted wisdom teeth, it will prevent infection and further problems that could arise by leaving them infected for longer than necessary.

 Some of the signs of an impacted wisdom tooth include:

  • Swelling, tenderness, and pain in your gums
  • Bad breath
  • Pain in your jaw and jawline
  • Difficult to open your mouth

68 people found this helpful

Answered on 23rd May '24

Yes 

wisdom tooth can exert pressure on area arround it 

Eg - lower law area , throat area , ear area , tongue area ,  tooth in front of the wisdom tooth 

for more information contact Burute Dental , Pune

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Dr. Kopal Vij

Implantologist

Answered on 23rd May '24

Yes! 

Errupting, decayed or impacted wisdom teeth 
can lead to discomfort and pain. Ear pain is one of symptoms of wisdom teeth. It is usually referred pain. Impacted wisdom teeth are very common  often because there’s not enough room in the mouth for them to grow in. This may cause them to:

  • emerge at an angle
  • get stuck in the jaw
  • push against the other molars

When wisdom teeth grow into a mouth that doesn’t have enough room for them, it can cause other teeth to shift, resulting in an improper bite. An improper bite can cause your lower jaw to compensate, and this may cause pain and soreness, including headaches and earaches. 


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Dr. Saudnya Rudrawar

Dental Aesthetics

Answered on 23rd May '24

yes. wisdom tooth often cause referred pain in ear and head

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Dr. Manav Lakhanpal

Dental Surgeon

Answered on 23rd May '24

yes wisdom tooth can cause radiating pain towards the ear and the jaw as well. See dentist for proper solution immediately. 

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Answered on 23rd May '24

Wisdom teeth, are located at the back of the mouth. In certain cases, the roots of the lower wisdom teeth may extend close to the region where the mandibular nerve passes. Irritation or inflammation of this nerve due to issues with the wisdom teeth, such as impaction or infection, can cause referred pain, which may be felt in the ear.

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Aliya Anchan

Member of team ClinicSpots.

Answered on 23rd May '24

Addressing the underlying cause, whether it's impaction, infection, or inflammation related to wisdom teeth, is crucial to relieving ear pain in such cases. Contact your nearby dentist.

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Answered on 23rd May '24

Yes, an impacted or infected wisdom tooth can produce earaches. The lower wisdom teeth are very close to the jaw joint (temporomandibular joint commonly called TMJ) and hence these can cause referred pain that is felt in ear too. Moreover, inflammation or infection around a wisdom tooth can cause pain that is referred to the ear. If you have recurrent pain in the ear, especially at the background of wisdom tooth, it is recommended that you should seek dental consultation so as to carry out a comprehensive diagnosis for effective management

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Answered on 23rd May '24

Yes... wisdom tooth pain radiates to ear and head

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Questions & Answers on "Dental Treatment" (291)

I have lip swelling, I have been taking flexing tablet for 3 days for tooth pain. I have taken 4 pills yesterday.

Male | 23

LIP SWELLING can be a side effect of Flexing tablets . Reduce dosage. Consult a DOCTOR if swelling persists . 

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. Ketan Revanwar

Dr. Ketan Revanwar

My teeth have become very loose and I lost 1 tooth just by chewing on bread. What is wrong with me?!

Male | 67

please consult a near by periodontist to check your alveolar bone & gums 

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. Parth Shah

Dr. Parth Shah

? Sir, Gaal me chane barabar chala h.. or gle me halka dard 2 se 3 mahine ho gye.. Tambakhu or supari ka sevan karti thi.. Dr. Wadhwa jabalpur madhay pradesh.. Sir ko dikhay the kuch test bhi hua h.. Kuch infection batay the..or cancar nhi h bola tha..bole h lagbhag 1year lagega teek hone me. Sir halka dard bna rahta h... ? sir kuch bta de aapka bahut bahut dhanywaad??sir?

Female | 38

In my opinion the advice given by your doctor isn't wrong and opinion from multiple doctors can lead to confusion or chaos, but if you see deterioration in your state then you can reach out again.

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. Sanket Sheth

Dr. Sanket Sheth

Broken teeth and pain,4 teeths are broken she is getting very pain while eating food

Female | 52

The next step is to visit a dentist immediately if you have four broken teeth with the pain and difficulty in eating. The dentist will evaluate the damages and suggest the necessary treatment.. The patient needs to make a decision if he would seek root canal treatment and extraction from a dentist. Don't wait symptom becomes worse, which results in other problems.

Answered on 14th Oct '24

Dr. Ronak Shah

Dr. Ronak Shah

What is cost of RCT for milk teeth? Child age 9 years Call me 9763315046 Pune

Female | 9

5000

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. Parth Shah

Dr. Parth Shah

I had done a dental crown on my upper jawline. 2 years back, it has removed on its own. I thought it wouldn't be a problem and ignored the matter. Yesterday I visited my dentist and he said without a crown, the decay spread to my gum and surgery is the only option. But I am really scared. Is there any other option except surgery? Is there any risk if I go for surgery?

Female | 46

yes it happens but surgery will not be a major one It will be a minor one and not much complications. Also depends on which teeth it will be done and x ray is a must.

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. Raktim Phukan

Dr. Raktim Phukan

Good evening sir, my relative consulted a doctor they said the alveolar bone is resorbed and to remove the mandibular central and lateral incisors is there any chance to regenerate the alveolar bone and to preserve the natural teeth please suggest

Male | 24

bone grafting around that area can be done, but prognosis is not so great

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. Parth Shah

Dr. Parth Shah

Hello there, Dr. I'm Jitesh, a 22-year-old Varanasi native. Whenever I talk or consume anything, I have tooth discomfort behind my last two lower-molar teeth. Inside, it's like having a pimple of some sort there. dr could you please give me a solution to this problem.

Male | 22

you require to take a dental opg, then send it across to me, I'll have a look& get back to you immediately 

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. Parth Shah

Dr. Parth Shah

What is the Cost of root canal?

Female | 44

The cost of a root canal treatment varies depending on the tooth and the severity of the condition. It can range from Rs. 3000 to Rs. 12000. However, it is recommended to visit your dentist for such a procedure 

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. Vrishti Bansal

Dr. Vrishti Bansal

On root of tongue swelling with pain from yesterday.Please suggest medicine.

Female | 30

cannot prescribe any medicine without seeing this condition clinically 

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. Parth Shah

Dr. Parth Shah

Gramocel o 200 do use kitni goli leni h

महिला | 45

Should you be on a Gramocel o 200 course of two doses, make sure to take the exact number of doses prescribed by your doctor . Gramocel o 200 is used for the treatment of infections that are caused by bacteria. You need to take the medicine in the exact way that the doctor ordered to get it working properly. Always complete the full course of treatment even if you feel better. 

Answered on 29th Aug '24

Dr. Ronak Shah

Dr. Ronak Shah

I'm currently experiencing pain on the left side of my mouth near the back of my gum, the pain is unbearable and I'm unable to chew my food

Female | 18

it's better to get an xray done of that area and start on antibiotics as well as some good mouth wash alongwith painkillers to reduce the pain and see the real cause.Please consult a dentist as soon as possible.

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. Sanket Chakraverty

Dr. Sanket Chakraverty

My mouth one teeth is broken few months ago now my neck opposite have lymph. Then what to do?

Male | 27

Address the broken tooth with a dentist nearby you. If the lymph node swelling persists or worsens, consult a dental expert for evaluation and appropriate treatment. Don't ignore these symptoms

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. Parth Shah

Dr. Parth Shah

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. Raktim Phukan

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