Molars &Ear Infections

耳の感染症と大臼歯の両方の痛みは、子供と大人の両方の間で一般的な苦痛ですが、多くの人は2つの病気がつながっている可能性があることを認識できません。 Because of the close proximity of molars and the ears, tooth health can significantly influence the likelihood of ear infections.

1. Proximity

   • Molars, the flat teeth in the rear of the mouth, reside only inches away from the ear and its complex inner workings.

   Nerve Connection

   • Because molars share a very tight space with the ear, the two parts also share some vital connections. The mandibular nerve that delivers blood to molars also branches out to serve the ears.

   Bacteria

   • The location of molars in the rear-most portions of the mouth make them difficult to clean with traditional toothbrushes. As a result, bacteria tend to grow on and around the molars.

   Bacteria Travel Along the Nerve

   • Left unchecked, bacteria on molars can erode the tooth and cause decay. As the bacteria enters the body and causes a toothache, the pain and infection can travel to the ear. According to Tackling-Toothache.com, this spread of infection is known as "referred pain."

   Diagnosis is Difficult

   • 近接性と共有のつながりのため、医療専門家は歯の痛みと耳の感染を区別するのに苦労するかもしれません。 Some ear infections may even arise from past dental work or molar extractions.