What could be causing numbness, facial pain, and toothache on one side of the face?

Jun 18, 2024 Source: Cainiu Health
Disease description:

Recently, I've often noticed numbness and pain on one side of my face, along with toothache. So I'd like to know what could be causing numbness, pain on one side of the face, and tooth pain?

Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Guo Huijie
Symptoms of numbness, pain, and toothache on one side of the face may be caused by various factors. 1. Dental conditions themselves, such as acute pulpitis or lesions of the tooth root or bone, may cause tooth pain that radiates to one side of the face, resulting in a sensation of numbness and pain. 2. Trigeminal neuralgia is another common cause; especially when the second branch of the trigeminal nerve is compressed or irritated, it can lead to pain affecting one side of the face and the skin around the teeth and mouth. This pain may feel like electric shocks or a pulling sensation. 3. Other possible causes include facial neuritis, glossopharyngeal neuralgia, trigeminal schwannoma, and acoustic neuroma, all of which may also result in symptoms of facial numbness, pain, and toothache. These conditions require diagnosis and treatment by a qualified physician. For symptoms of unilateral facial numbness, pain, and toothache, patients are advised to promptly visit the dental department at a hospital for professional evaluation to determine the underlying cause and receive appropriate treatment. In daily life, maintaining good oral hygiene and avoiding irritating foods can effectively help prevent the occurrence of such symptoms.