Could I Have A Tooth Abscess?

[Chiara1112]

Hi, is there anyway I could have a tooth abscess without having actual tooth pain? I can eat with no pain and drinking hot and cold drinks without any (extra) sensitivity. I suffer with 'clicky jaw' and currently having a flare up. I also have a headache around my eyes. The only thing I do have, which I don't usually, is sharp shooting pain in my jaw. Could it be the flare up or something dental? Thanks x

[Chiara1112]

Thank you. Saw GP today who has given me anti inflammatory tablets for my jaw and nasal spray for my sinuses but these shooting pains started about 3 hours ago. Petrified it's an abscess!

[viv41]

Did you ask the doc if it could be an abcess ?

[Sqad]

It is extremely unlikely that the symptoms that you describe are due to infection (Abscess ).
It sounds very much like "Clicking TM joint dysfunction syndrome."

Google it.

[Chiara1112]

I didn't think at the time. It's only been the last few hours that the sharp shooting pains have started. I can eat with no pain though!

[viv41]

Sqad knows what he's talking about Chiara.

[Chiara1112]

Thank you so much. I am beyond scared of the dentist so hoping it's just the TMJ flare up.

[yogi-bear]

Hi Chiara

Your dentist will be the best option to confirm whether an abscess and if it is, at least you'll know and be told how it can be treated.
I'm off to Malta tomorrow for a working holiday with the family and had a toothache since yesterday, so went this afternoon to my dentist and apparently chipped a tooth at the back, probably munching on a Subway lunch and fixed now......which is a relief.

I would definitely visit your dentist to find out what's going on. Good luck, Chiara x

[Chiara1112]

Will make an appt to see the dentist tomorrow. I'm such a baby when it comes to the dentist. Thanks all and have a good time in Malta, Yogi-bear x

[bodeker]

Oooh I have a clicking jaw, wear and tear I was told , can't do anything about it. Can be very annoying and uncomfortable at times.

[yogi-bear]

Understand that you are nervous of dentists, but remember he or she won't bite.......if your lucky :-) .....and you could take a friend along. Hope it's what Dr Sqad says it is. x

[yogi-bear]

Thanks my lovely.....mrs bear's packing as we speak.

All the best sorting out your little problem....sure you'll be OK x

[jourdain2]

Believe you me --- if you have an abscess you will know about it! Never felt such hot pain.

[Chiara1112]

Thanks all. I needed a root filling but thankfully no infection. Very sore today!

[Sqad]

Feedback, valued and appreciated.