Recently i broke a bottom back tooth . Got it filled thar day even though I wasnt in pain. Two weeks later i went back to dentist as i has terrible pain in my jaw beside my ear and shooting pain out my ear.not to mention the headaches . Was given antibiotics and diclac. Everything was goi.ng great as the dentist had taken xrays and said the tootb and nerve lokked normal.then 3 days after i finished the antibiotic the pain camw back while i was in bed and was horrific. No pain in the toith only in jaw and ear. What is going on?
Hi and welcome to Chat Doctor, As you have got your tooth filled there are no chances of pain and infection since the tooth is filled only after complete excavation of the decayed material to prevent deeper progress of the caries. Since your tooth got broken, I can suspect some periodontal damage to the underlying tissue or infection that is radiating pain to the adjacent ear and jaw bone. Pain in the jaw and ear is clear indication of infection, I suggest you get an OPG radiograph done for your jaws, which will show bigger picture of all the teeth, bone support, jaws, adjacent vital structures and the underlying lesion if any, accordingly treatment can be carried out.I hope this will help you, take care.