Why you have a severe headache after tooth extraction

It's frustrating to deal with a severe headache after tooth extraction when you were already prepared for the jaw pain. You probably expected some soreness around the site where the tooth used to be, but a throbbing head can feel like a total curveball. It's actually a fairly common complaint, though that doesn't make it any less miserable when you're trying to recover on the couch. ...

May 10, 2026 · 6 min · Halleh Sura