MICROANATOMY

Detailed explanation-1: -Trigeminal neuralgia is sudden, severe facial pain. It’s often described as a sharp shooting pain or like having an electric shock in the jaw, teeth or gums. It usually happens in short, unpredictable attacks that can last from a few seconds to about 2 minutes. The attacks stop as suddenly as they start.

Detailed explanation-2: -As the pain caused by trigeminal neuralgia is often felt in the jaw, teeth or gums, many people with the condition visit a dentist before going to a GP. The dentist will ask you about your symptoms and give you a dental X-ray to help them investigate your facial pain.

Detailed explanation-3: -The trigeminal nerve primarily helps you feel (sensory), although the mandibular nerve branch has both sensory and motor functions. The trigeminal nerve helps with: Biting, chewing and swallowing.