Trigeminal Neuralgia: Severe stabbing pain that strikes the face like instant lightning

While brushing my teeth, an unbearable pain, like an electric shock, strikes my left cheek. The dentist said there was no problem with the tooth.

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Dr. Dt. Onur Karahan Verified Medical Specialist (TME (Çene Eklemi) & Oklüzyon Uzmanı)

09.09.2026 23:02 TR

@Barış Kara in reply to:

This picture is a classic symptom of Trigeminal Neuralgia. It is the triggering of the 5th cranial nerve, the trigeminal nerve, due to vascular pressure. Normal painkillers do not help; Neuropathic drugs (carbamazepine, etc.) prescribed by the neurologist completely relieve the pain.

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Kaan Korkmaz

10.09.2026 14:42 TR

@Barış Kara in reply to:

I was wondering the same question, and the detailed answer given by our doctor was very enlightening. Thanks.

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