I have been experience tooth/gum/jaw pain for almost two weeks now. I have good oral health, just had a cleaning about a month ago, xrays were done and no decay was found. I used a whitening tooth paste for about 3 days and it seems like that is when the pain may have started but it could be complete coincidence. I stopped using it, am now using sensodyne and have even changed my toothbrush (soft). The dull ache seems to now be more focused on my lower front teeth but does tend to travel here and there. Today I chewed a piece of gum and it actually made the pain go away for a little bit. The pain is constant. A dull ache, no sharp or shooting pain at all. My gums seems to be whiter in color also. Please help. I am taking advil and even 3 of them at a time is not making the ache go away.
Hello & welcome, The pain you are experiencing right now seems more likely due to sensitivity caused by teeth cleaning which you have undergone a month ago. This happens prominently in patients whose teeth are covered by large amount of plaque or even there is calculus formation on the teeth surface. In such cases, gingival recesses from its normal position to somewhat lower position due to inflammation exposing that part of the tooth which is covered with gingival all the time. This makes the tooth more sensitive & it is most commonly seen after scaling or cleaning of the teeth specially in Lower Anterior teeth. Visit your dentist as soon as possible to evaluate the condition clinically & get appropriate treatment done accordingly. Controlled release painkillers would provide more relief as compared to other Chat Doctor. Avoid chilled or cold water or