Toothache that wasn’t: How a dentist spotted a heart attack

Source: Times of India

A dentist recounts a case where a patient's jaw pain, initially mistaken for a toothache, turned out to be a symptom of an impending heart attack. Recognizing the signs of referred pain and acting swiftly, the dentist urged the patient to seek immediate cardiac evaluation. This timely intervention proved life-saving, highlighting the importance of considering systemic causes for dental complaints.

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