Well on the MRI both of my sinuses were inflamed (showed up as white) but the left side (the side with the bad tooth) was noticeably worse then the right side. I've been prescribed Flonase by my neurologist for the sinuses. Hasn't really helped much thus far. I've also had a history of sinus problems. As for how the injury happened, I was playing football on the beach, an I was running to tackle my friend, an when I did, his shoulder went into my chin. Like the bottom right of my chin. I was dazed for a few minutes. The concussion symptoms didn't show up until a few days later. As for x-rays and scans. I've had the brain mri, and x-rays of my neck, I think specifically to check mycervical spine. I haven't had any jaw x-rays and haven't had anyone look at it. I guess neither me not the neurologist thought to look into that. But I have been told about tmj disorder and how that could be a problem. Do you think it would be a good idea to get my jaw looked at? I'd like to be able to start differentiating between what is my tooth and what is the concussion. Also, about the filling falling out, I remember when I got it, the dentist said my tooth wasn't bad and it wasn't close to a cavity, I guess it was precautionary? I'm not sure. I've never had any cavities before, as I'm adamant about keeping up with my overall hygiene and health. Thanks again. -jake
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Originally Posted by Bryanna
Hi Solohardflip,
I will repost your questions and answer in bold type.
<<Is it possible for the tooth to be infected and me not have a fever?>>
YES, IT IS VERY POSSIBLE. FEVER IS NOT ALWAYS INDICATIVE OF AN INFECTION AND IT IS NOT ALWAYS PRESENT WITH AN INFECTION.
DON'T BLAME YOUR PARENTS...... THEY'RE JUST PEOPLE  )
<<Also, I get sporadic sharp pains in my head when I talk, but only sometimes it's random. Could that be from the infection? >>
SHARP FLEETING PAINS IN THE HEAD CAN MEAN INFLAMMATION OR INFECTION EITHER IN A TOOTH OR THE SINUS AREA.
<<<Or a jaw problem?(the hit that causes the concussion was in the chin)>>
YES THOSE PAINS COULD ALSO BE A JAW PROBLEM. WHEN YOU GET HIT IN THE CHIN IRRELEVANT OF THE ANGLE THE LOWER JAW GETS PUSHED BACK, DOWN, OR SIDEWAYS WHICH COULD SET UP AN INJURY AND/OR AN INFLAMMATORY PROBLEM IN THE TMJ AREA. DID YOU FRACTURE YOUR JAW? WERE YOU CHECKED FOR A FRACTURED JAW? HAVE YOU HAD ANY FOLLOW UP XRAYS OR SUCH? MAY I ASK HOW THE INJURY HAPPENED?
ALSO TAKE IT FROM SOMEONE WHO HAS HAD A FEW CONCUSSIONS PLAYING SPORTS AND A CAR ACCIDENT .... IT IS FAIRLY COMMON TO HAVE FLEETING PAINS IN YOUR HEAD FOR A LONG TIME AFTER WARD.
<<<even know the filling fell out in march, do you think the infection will still be relatively simple to cure with removal of the tooth? Or did I find out in a late stage?>>>
THERE IS NO WAY FOR ME TO TELL HOW LONG THIS TOOTH HAS BEEN UNWELL. FOR THE FILLING TO FALL OUT SO QUICKLY THE TOOTH MAY HAVE BEEN BADLY BROKEN DOWN AND COULDN'T HOLD THE FILLING AND/OR THERE WAS DECAY STILL PRESENT IN THE TOOTH AND THE FILLING DID NOT GET A GOOD SEAL AND/OR THE FILLING JUST DIDN'T FIT RIGHT. HOPEFULLY REMOVING THE TOOTH AND DEBRIDING THE SOCKET WILL TAKE CARE OF THE INFECTION. IS THIS THE SAME SIDE AS THE SINUS INFECTION?
Bryanna |