What does it mean when your cheekbone hurts?
Maxillary sinusitis can cause your upper jaw, teeth and cheeks to ache and may be mistaken for toothache. Ethmoid sinusitis can cause pain around your eyes and the sides of your nose. Sphenoid sinusitis can cause pain around your eyes, at the top of your head or in your temples. You may also have earache and neck pain.
How do you stop cheekbone pain?
Treatment options include taking OTC pain relievers, using steroid nasal sprays, and trying salt water irrigations. Although sinusitis is most often due to a viral infection, a doctor may sometimes prescribe antibiotics if symptoms last 10 or more days or if they worsen.
What causes aching jaws?
Jaw pain can result from physical injuries, damage to the nerves or blood vessels, infections, and several other causes. Temporomandibular joint disorder is a cluster of conditions that affect the bones, joints, and muscles responsible for jaw movement. These conditions can cause pain and discomfort.