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What Causes Jaw Pain With Pain In Gums?
i have severe pain on the left side of my jaw. my gums also hurt if pressed. I went to the dentist and it is not a root canal problem. I do not grind my teeth, so it isn t tmj. What type of a dr or dentist should I see? Any ideas of what can be causing the problem? I didn t realize there was a charge. Forget it
Mon, 23 May 2016
Hello,
I can understand your concern. It would have been easier to advise you if you had mentioned the pain is in the upper or lower jaw. I am answering for both possibilities.
If it is in the lower jaw, it could be due to an impacted third molar, the wisdom tooth that is stuck in the jaw, trying to come out but probably there is less physical space available for it to come out so it is locked and causing pressure and pain in jaw and gums. To confirm this diagnosis, your dentist can take an x-ray (IOPA) or you can go for OPG (more preferable) that will show all teeth of your mouth.
If the pain is in the upper jaw, third molar possibility can be considered for that, too. However, sometimes severe sinusitis can cause pain in upper teeth and gums. Are you having symptoms of sinusitis, like cold, congestion, headache etc? Do u feel pain if pressed in the area below eye and around cheek area on left side? If yes, then this is the possibility, which can be solved by an ENT specialist.
Taking a painkiller like Ibuprofen 400 mg or Acetaminophen 500 mg 8-hourly will help till diagnosis is made.
I hope this advise helps you. Thank you for choosing HealthcareMagic. Let me know if you have follow up questions.
Best,
Dr. Viraj Shah
I can understand your concern. It would have been easier to advise you if you had mentioned the pain is in the upper or lower jaw. I am answering for both possibilities.
If it is in the lower jaw, it could be due to an impacted third molar, the wisdom tooth that is stuck in the jaw, trying to come out but probably there is less physical space available for it to come out so it is locked and causing pressure and pain in jaw and gums. To confirm this diagnosis, your dentist can take an x-ray (IOPA) or you can go for OPG (more preferable) that will show all teeth of your mouth.
If the pain is in the upper jaw, third molar possibility can be considered for that, too. However, sometimes severe sinusitis can cause pain in upper teeth and gums. Are you having symptoms of sinusitis, like cold, congestion, headache etc? Do u feel pain if pressed in the area below eye and around cheek area on left side? If yes, then this is the possibility, which can be solved by an ENT specialist.
Taking a painkiller like Ibuprofen 400 mg or Acetaminophen 500 mg 8-hourly will help till diagnosis is made.
I hope this advise helps you. Thank you for choosing HealthcareMagic. Let me know if you have follow up questions.
Best,
Dr. Viraj Shah
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