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Could The Nose Bleeds Be Connected To The Damaged Wisdom Tooth?

Could the nose bleeds I am getting be connected to the impacted wisdom teeth that I need removed? Apparently a regular dentist can't help me, I need to go to a hospital with a specialist. I seem to be getting a nose bleed every couple of days now, a very stiff jaw and intense headaches.
posted on Wed, 11 Jun 2014
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Hello,
You have already been referred to a specialist. Is this an oral surgeon to remove the wisdom tooth? I am unsure if it is impacted since you refer to the wisdom tooth as damaged. Does it have decay causing an infection? Your stiff jaw and headaches could be from pressure with the spread of an infection. Typically, nose bleeds are not due to wisdom teeth. I would be more suspect of sinus issues. Dry tissue in the nose, dehydration and increased blood pressure could cause nose bleeds. If an infection has created a fistula and developed a pathway for an infection to drain, the nose may experience what appears as bleeding. A growth or tumor could cause bleeding.
Rinsing with warm salt water, nasal saline spray, proper hydration, and anti-inflammatory medication may help you get some relief until you schedule a visit with the specialist. Were you given an antibiotic? This may be necessary to slow down the spread of infection until you remove the wisdom tooth. I hope you will seek care and that these suggestions are helpfu. Thank you for your inquiry.
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Could The Nose Bleeds Be Connected To The Damaged Wisdom Tooth?

Hello, You have already been referred to a specialist. Is this an oral surgeon to remove the wisdom tooth? I am unsure if it is impacted since you refer to the wisdom tooth as damaged. Does it have decay causing an infection? Your stiff jaw and headaches could be from pressure with the spread of an infection. Typically, nose bleeds are not due to wisdom teeth. I would be more suspect of sinus issues. Dry tissue in the nose, dehydration and increased blood pressure could cause nose bleeds. If an infection has created a fistula and developed a pathway for an infection to drain, the nose may experience what appears as bleeding. A growth or tumor could cause bleeding. Rinsing with warm salt water, nasal saline spray, proper hydration, and anti-inflammatory medication may help you get some relief until you schedule a visit with the specialist. Were you given an antibiotic? This may be necessary to slow down the spread of infection until you remove the wisdom tooth. I hope you will seek care and that these suggestions are helpfu. Thank you for your inquiry.