Created by: Top Doctors editorial
Created: 2023-04-02
Facial pain, which may affect either or both sides of the face, may vary, and can range from dull and throbbing, to producing a stabbing discomfort in the face or forehead. It may be caused by injury, or infection, but sometimes it is difficult for the patient to pinpoint the cause. For this reason, many patients who experience facial pain are referred to a particular type of specialist.