I have had pain in a lower front tooth since Feb. 2012. In May-June I had a root canal done. After the first treatment I still had the same pain. At the final treatment, the same pain. I was then diagnosed with TGN. I have been on many anti-seizure meds with terrible side effects and not much relief. I am presently on the last med there is, with a bit of relief and I go to see the neuroligest soon. Is there any chance this pain could be caused by shingles of the gums?
Hi and welcome, Pain in the lower front tooth can be diagnosed by taking an x-ray of the lower jaw. x-ray can confirm if there is any periodontal infection, root caries or other pathology associated with lower teeth which gives symptoms of pain. Accordingly, the teeth can be treated. Infected teeth can be treated with root canal procedure and gum infection can be treated by deep scaling and root planing. If you are diagnosed with Trigeminal Neuralgia then the painful attacks can be associated with it. You need to get it confirmed from a neurologist. Carbapazepine is the antiseizure Chat Doctor.  Take care.