Why does my broken tooth cause jaw and ear pain?

Hello,

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I have gone through your query and understand your concern.

Severe dental pain, such as the one you have described, is most likely caused by a deep cavity that irritates the tooth nerve.

Here, the root canal therapy will be performed for the removal of infected and inflamed nerves of the tooth, provided that the tooth is neither damaged nor broken. Extraction can also be considered if the tooth is very badly cavitated and cannot be treated.

Your dentist will examine the tooth with an X-ray to determine the most appropriate treatment option.

Unfortunately, when the tooth nerve is highly inflamed, painkiller medication like Ibuprofen has a minimal pain reduction effect. However, it is still recommended because of its anti-inflammatory action in reducing further inflammation in the tissue or gums surrounding the tooth and its roots.

You can try using an anesthetic spray, sold over the counter. Spray a few drops on a small cotton ball and place it over the hole or the place of pain in the tooth. This may slightly help, but it has a short duration and will need to be repeated many times per day. Try to avoid chewing on the affected side until your dental appointment.

I hope I have answered your question.

Let me know if I can assist you further.

Thank you.