I have an abscessed/impacted wisdom tooth on the right bottom. Can a lower tooth abscess make your top teeth hurt and cause cheek/eye pain and swelling?
Pain from an abscessed lower wisdom tooth can indeed radiate to the top teeth and cause swelling of the cheek, as well as other neighboring areas. It’s less likely to cause swelling or pain of the eye unless the infection is very severe and is spreading (cellulitis). We sincerely hope this is not the case, since this is a serious complication and demands immediate attention. We would advise you to play it safe and to visit a dentist ASAP!
