Unbearable Tooth Ache or Trigeminal Neuralgia?

Tara, a patient of ours writes, “Oh no,” I thought to myself, “I must have a horrible cavity–the pain was so severe, I felt it not just in my teeth but also in my jawbone.” What presents itself as agonizing tooth pain could actually be Trigeminal Neuralgia. Most patients report that their pain begins spontaneously and suddenly. Other patients say their pain is a triggered by physical trauma i.e. a car accident. Some patients consult their dentists and in desperation go through […]

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