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How Can Jaw Pain And Inflamed Gums Be Treated?

I have had jaw pain - almost like the roots of my teeth are all inflamed and feels swollen. Have had it for more than a month now. Went to dentist, who did x-ray ( no obvious problem there) and he then suggested a bit to sleep with at night - seems that I gnash lately, which I've never done before. This does not seem to solve the pain problem. Also had two facial physio sessions to see if this will help - not really any change. I've had a tetanus shot in January.....starting to think this might be related? Please advise! YYYY@YYYY
Mon, 30 Apr 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

As per your query, you have symptoms of jaw pain and an inflamed gum which seems to be due to pus formation involving tissue spaces and causing pain. It could be due to temporomandibular joint disorder (TMJ).

I would suggest to consult an oral surgeon for proper diagnosis and to rule out causes like sinusitis and middle ear infection. You should try to relax.

Take Ibuprofen and acetaminophen medicines for pain. The Penicillin-metronidazole combination with an analgesic will be effective to subside infection if you are not allergic.

Maintain oral hygiene by brushing and flossing. Gargle with Listerine mouthwash.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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How Can Jaw Pain And Inflamed Gums Be Treated?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. As per your query, you have symptoms of jaw pain and an inflamed gum which seems to be due to pus formation involving tissue spaces and causing pain. It could be due to temporomandibular joint disorder (TMJ). I would suggest to consult an oral surgeon for proper diagnosis and to rule out causes like sinusitis and middle ear infection. You should try to relax. Take Ibuprofen and acetaminophen medicines for pain. The Penicillin-metronidazole combination with an analgesic will be effective to subside infection if you are not allergic. Maintain oral hygiene by brushing and flossing. Gargle with Listerine mouthwash. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Harry Maheshwari