• Sudden attacks of severe, sharp, shooting facial pain.

• The pain may last a few seconds to hours. 

• Pain often affects one side of the face, however, it can affect both.

• Pain can be in the teeth, jaw, cheek, forehead, and behind the eye.

• After an attack, it can feel like aching and burning.

The pain is often described as :

• excruciating electric shocks 

• Someone stabbing me in the face for hours

TN attacks can be triggered by :

• Talking, smiling, chewing, swallowing

• Brushing teeth, washing face 

• Gentle touch

• Light breeze and air conditioning

• Vibrations and head movements 

However, an attack can be triggered spontaneously with no known trigger.