What Is Trigeminal Neuralgia?

Trigeminal neuralgia, also known as tic douloureux, is a disorder of the fifth cranial nerve (trigeminal nerve) characterized by attacks of intense, stabbing pain affecting the mouth, cheek, nose, and/or other areas on one side of the face. The exact cause of trigeminal neuralgia is not fully understood.

The intense pain can often be confused with toothache and often leads to constant visits to the dentist.

What can be done?

there are several forms of treatment the starting point a medication which can help

and also can also be surgical intervention

Resources these are some very good websites that can help

http://www.tna.org.uk/

http://www.webmd.com/brain/trigeminal-neuralgia-tic-douloureux