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Pain In The Upper Gum Next To The Last Tooth. Hurts To Move Jaw, Sore Touch. What Could It Be?

Hi I have pain at above my back molar (near where the gum joins the cheek) which is sore to touch. It also hurts when I move my jaw certain ways, however the tooth has no pain and I have no pain from eating etc. it has been 4 days and I have been using mouthwash and salt water rinses in case it is an open wound. I am not getting much discomfort from jaw movement anymore however it is still sore to touch. Unfortunately as it is right up the back of the molar up the very top of the gum I cannot see what the gum looks like. I am planning to go to the dentist but won't be able to make it for another week and a half when I am off work. What could this possibly be? And is it safe to wait another week and a half before seeing a dentist?
Tue, 19 Nov 2013
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Hello,

Thanks for writing to us.

Since you are c/o pain at the site of back molar,chances of impacted wisdom tooth as well as gingivitis has to be ruled out.

I would advice you to get a thorough scaling done.

Impacted tooth has to be extracted or retained if present.

Amoxycillin along with analgesics has to be administered.

Meanwhile,maintain oral hygiene well.

Take care.
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Pain In The Upper Gum Next To The Last Tooth. Hurts To Move Jaw, Sore Touch. What Could It Be?

Hello, Thanks for writing to us. Since you are c/o pain at the site of back molar,chances of impacted wisdom tooth as well as gingivitis has to be ruled out. I would advice you to get a thorough scaling done. Impacted tooth has to be extracted or retained if present. Amoxycillin along with analgesics has to be administered. Meanwhile,maintain oral hygiene well. Take care.