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sharp pain in gums
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Dr. Jeff Kimble answered
22 years experience Dentistry
Yes: Have a dentist check.
Dr. Thomas Yash answered
46 years experience Dentistry
Yes: Sensitivity to sweets is often because of dental caries or a leaking filling. However, gum recession can lead to root sensitivity setting off sharp p ... Read More
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Dr. Victor Zeines answered
51 years experience Dentistry
Of course: What you have is a big sign in your mouth that is telling you to see a dentist!
of course you have a cavity or something
probably a cavity buit who ... Read More
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Dental problems : The apple may have upset some underlying gum or dental disease such as infection that was brewing. Recommend check with a dentist or doctor for a mou ... Read More
Dr. Debra Rosenblatt answered
38 years experience Dentistry
See below: t may be transient. If you feel this is problematic, contact your dentist.
Dr. Arnold Malerman answered
53 years experience Orthodontics
Pain: Could be tooth fracture, bone fracture, tooth displacement. Probably a good idea to see your Dentist for a baseline exam , determination of cause of ... Read More
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Dr. Louis Gallia answered
45 years experience Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
See a dentist: Could be a number of problems. The tooth must be evaluated by a dentist who can examine, take x-rays and make appropriate suggestions.
Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered
40 years experience Dentistry
Needs evaluation: Could be an endodontic or periodontal problem. Cannot tell without an exam and radiographs or knowing the condition of the tooth. See a local dentist.
Dr. Arnold Malerman answered
53 years experience Orthodontics
Infection: May be gum infection, tooth infection, or combined lesion. Please see your Dentist. The sooner this is treated the less chance of the infection spre ... Read More
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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered
25 years experience Psychiatry
This : This question should not just be about stopping your pain. It should also be about finding the source of your pain so that it can be addressed. Your p ... Read More
A 63-year-old female asked:
Dr. Mark Iacobelli answered
39 years experience Dentistry
Jaw Joint Aclamation: If someone who wears a night guard appliance is clenching or grinding more severely than usual, lubricants can be forced out of the joint causing the ... Read More
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Dr. Bernard Seif answered
40 years experience Clinical Psychology
Gum, Jan and head: pain. You need to see your dentist or your doctor. Nerve pathways and muscles can be very confusing in the pain they generate and a professional wil ... Read More
A 18-year-old male asked:
Dr. Lawrence Kessler answered
56 years experience Periodontics
Pain in jaw: Your description of pain sounds as if you have a gum infection somewhere and an exposed nerve is traveling pain up your jaw
have someone look at it.
A 37-year-old male asked:
Dr. Jeffrey Juchau answered
33 years experience Family Medicine
Side Pain: that can be related to several different conditions. We would need to know more specifics. Always consider medical evaluation.
A 44-year-old member asked:
Dr. Mitchell Cohn answered
35 years experience Pain Management
Several possibilitie: If it's directly along the spine, could be disc injury, herniation, torn ligament, tumor (not likely as these tend to be dull aching), or commonly a l ... Read More
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Dr. Robert Uyeda answered
45 years experience General Surgery
It could be any: Of the 100's of causes. It could be from the heart and circulatory organs, lungs and respiratory organs, esophagus and GI organs, nerves, musculoskel ... Read More
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