Why does my toothache and neck also hurt?

Toothache and neck pain seem to be two different pain symptoms, but these two types of pain also have some close connections. Clinically, most of the time, toothache or neck pain occurs alone. When you experience pain in your teeth and neck at the same time, you must pay attention, as this may be caused by a disease. So why does toothache and neck pain occur at the same time?

1. Toothache

The causes of toothache can be divided into odontogenic and non-odontogenic. Toothache caused by oral diseases such as periodontitis, periodontal abscess, pulpitis, etc. is called odontogenic. In addition, toothache caused by cardiac diseases (such as angina pectoris) and the cervical spondylosis mentioned above is called non-odontogenic.

2. Neck pain

Neck pain may be caused by cervical spondylosis or stiff neck. It is recommended to find out the cause and treat it in a targeted manner. Choose anti-inflammatory drugs based on the examination. If the pain is severe, you can take ibuprofen for treatment and pay attention to oral hygiene. It is not certain that there is something growing, so pay attention to whether the lymph nodes appear swollen. Generally, cervical spondylosis will never cause toothache. Severe cases can cause eye discomfort such as inability to open eyes. The whole person will feel listless, tired, have shoulder discomfort and pain, and may become irritable and annoyed. However, the teeth are innervated by the trigeminal nerve, which is different from the nerve innervating the cervical spondylosis.

3. Note

If the toothache is caused by degenerative changes in cervical spondylosis, then preventive measures must be taken. Do not work at a desk for a long time, such as playing computer games, watching TV, etc. Also, move the cervical spine more, such as playing ball, which is very good. When treating this disease, it is important to note that the cause of the toothache must be identified before treatment. Otherwise, treatment of unknown causes will only be ineffective and delay the best treatment time for the disease. The consequences are terrible.