achy jaw - is it tooth ache (I hope not!)

[curlygal]

I have quite a sore achy jaw, I realy hope it isn;t the first sign of tooth ache.

I've had a look and can;t see anything obvious.

Have had a pretty nasty cold for a couple of weeks and am pretty conjested so I wonder it is related to that rather then my teeth?

Anyone have any idea.

I am self medicating with ibprofen and wine but it is pretty sore.

Thanks

i've had jaw pain that turned out to be sinusitis once. antibiotics did the trick.

Me too, I worked out I had blocked sinuses by sharply shaking my head. Ow, it felt as if there was a brick inside there.

I sorted it out by drinking more water, so the goo would be more liquid and drain away naturally. I did a bit of breathing hot water with Friar's Balsam in it, but that was really just for entertainment. I might have set up our humidifier by my bed over night too.

I was so glad that it wasn't toothache!

at milou's idea of entertainment.

(sorry)...but I had a jaw ache a couple of years ago that was the start of toothache (infected wisdom tooth to be taken out).

If you do think it's dental, watch out for the weekends - it is impossible to get any treatment, even when you are in agony unable to open your mouth on a weekend. If you're still suffering towards Thurs/Fri next week, get seen by someone.

That's set my mind at rest a bit - it would make sense as I am so blocked up.

Don;t think I have any inhalant stuff apart from karvol which is a bit puny for the sheet volume of gunk that must be in my head right now.

Thanks

oh no crokky! Will have another look to see if I can see anything. Am not due a dental check up for another couple of months so maybe will see if can get an appointment this week. Have already had one wisdm tooth out and not keen to go through that again

I do agree with seeing a dentist in good time next week if it is still causing pain. Drinking more water is good for a cold anyway.

I went to the dentist with jaw ache and tooth ache (some years back) and he realised I had a sinus infection (although I cannot remember if I had to get the ABs via the GP). The pain changed as I tilted my head. I know the symptoms now!

get checked out if pain radiates to neck/shoulders and/or down arm/into chest. also watch for feeling nauseous/clammy/sweaty. especially if over 35yrs old.

Aching jaw can be a classic symptom of bruxism - do you grind your teeth?
I kept getting an aching jaw which got worse and worse and it radiated to the neck too.
Worth seeing the dentist, as others have suggested - as s/he will be able to have more of an educated stab at what's going on.
If it is teeth grinding, you can wear a mouthguard at night to prevent damage to teeth and gums. Incredibly common.