Table of contents:
- Why do I have a headache after pulling a tooth?
- 1. The facial muscles are tense
- 2. Nervous disorders
- What should I do if I get a headache after pulling a tooth?
Does your headache not go away after a few days and then pull your tooth? Yes, there are some people who experience headaches after pulling teeth. Headaches that you can feel can vary, from mild to unbearable and don't go away. Actually, why do you get headaches after pulling teeth? What should be done if you have this condition? Find out the answer below.
Why do I have a headache after pulling a tooth?
Basically, not everyone experiences headaches after tooth extraction. If you experience this, then there is a problem or problem that occurred after you pulled the tooth. The reason is, the tooth extraction procedure will not immediately cause the head to hurt. So, what is the cause?
1. The facial muscles are tense
The muscles around the mouth, neck, face, and head are the same muscles. So, when one part of the muscle is tense, this will certainly affect the other muscles even to the head muscles. Sometimes, when doing the tooth extraction process, the muscles of the jaw and mouth involuntarily tighten.
Because it is too tense, it will cause cramps. This then affects the muscles of the head and eventually a headache occurs after removing the tooth. Apart from headaches, you may also feel jaw pain or soreness.
This tension can also get worse if you are afraid to pull the tooth. This fear can make the muscles around your mouth and face tense even more. Therefore, make an effort to trust your dentist to carry out the procedure safely. Also remind yourself that it is necessary to extract teeth when your doctor has recommended it. In fact, if you don't remove it, you may end up in even more painful problems.
2. Nervous disorders
After pulling a tooth, you may experience nervous breakdowns. Usually, the symptoms that are experienced range from a numb sensation on the tongue, gums, teeth, to headaches. This condition can occur within days or weeks after tooth extraction.
However, this condition is quite rare. If you do feel these symptoms or signs, you should immediately consult a doctor.
What should I do if I get a headache after pulling a tooth?
Basically, the headaches you feel can also be caused by other conditions, not only because there are problems with your teeth and mouth. Therefore, you should immediately consult a doctor, in order to know with certainty what is the cause of these symptoms.
To deal with the pain you feel, temporarily use painkillers, such as paracetamol (acetaminophen) or ibuprofen. You can also gently massage the neck and head area for quick pain relief. Massage can improve blood flow so that the pain is reduced.
If indeed the headaches don't stop and continue to appear, then don't delay consulting a doctor.
Usually, if a headache is caused by an infection, the doctor will prescribe antibiotics to treat the infection you are experiencing.
