Why does toothache cause ear pain?
Disease description:
I’ve had tooth pain for several days, and today my ear started hurting too. I’d like to know why tooth pain can cause ear pain.
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Zhang Liwen
Toothache-induced ear pain may result from nerve compression caused by the toothache or may be due to pulpitis. Patients may relieve symptoms under a physician’s guidance using medications such as ibuprofen sustained-release capsules. If pulpitis is the underlying cause, patients should promptly seek treatment at a reputable hospital, where root canal therapy can be performed. With timely and effective treatment, disease progression can be controlled in most patients.
