Facial Pain in Tunja, Colombia

What can cause facial pain?

The most common causes are dental, such as deep cavities, abscesses or wisdom teeth; temporomandibular joint and chewing muscle disorders; sinusitis; and nerve problems such as trigeminal neuralgia, which causes brief, intense electric-shock pain. Also some headaches and, less often, tumors.

How can the type of pain guide you?

Pain triggered by cold, heat or chewing is usually dental. Pain that worsens when opening the mouth or comes with jaw clicking suggests the joint. Cheek pressure with nasal congestion points to sinusitis. Electric shocks when touching the face, talking or brushing suggest neuralgia.

Which specialists treat it?

A dentist is the first step to rule out dental causes. Depending on the source, a maxillofacial surgeon, orofacial pain specialist, ENT doctor, neurologist and pain specialist may be involved. A team approach is often needed.

When is it urgent?

If there is facial swelling with fever, difficulty opening the mouth or swallowing, or if pain comes with weakness on one side of the face, vision changes or trouble speaking.

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