It can be hard to tell the difference between whether you are suffering from a toothache or an ear infection as there are often similar symptoms for both.
Symptoms of a toothache can include pain inside or around the tooth, an aching sensation after you’ve eaten or consumed a hot or cold beverage.
Toothaches may be caused by cavities or infections, dental work, grinding your teeth, gum disease, and sinus infection.
Symptoms of an earache can include pain in or around the ear, fever, loss of appetite, difficulty sleeping, sinus problems, hearing difficulty, and trouble balancing.
Ear infection symptoms can vary depending on where the infection is located. You might suffer from an earache and fever, or experience dizziness and nausea. However, there’s one symptom you might not be aware is connected to the infection: tooth pain.
Earaches may be caused by fluid in the eardrum, infection, injury, blockage, having a cold or flu, or tooth and jaw pain.
If you’re experiencing tooth pain, your dentist will help you determine the cause. While tooth and jaw pain could be related to ear infections, you might be comforted to realize that frequent ear infections shouldn’t have long-lasting effects on your teeth or gums.