What can i take for pain? my teeth are aching and sensitive. my dentist says it's most likely due to pregnancy, but my mouth is is constant pain.

Tooth Sensitivity: I am not sure that this has anything to do with your pregnancy. Did you have alot of morning sickness? The acid may have eroded your teeth. Try a desensitizing toothpaste (ie. Sensodyne) to see if that helps. Typically, this takes a few weeks to work . Apply the toothpaste with a q-tip instead of a toothbrush, which is less aggressive. Let the paste sit on your teeth for 5 minutes at a time.

Desensitizing paste: Pregnancy can often make your teeth and gums more sensitive. I would try a desensitizing toothpaste to see if that helps. Good oral hygiene is especially important to decrease any flareups with gum swelling and sensitivity.

Grinding/clenching??: Could be a combination of issues- grinding, clenching, increased gum tissue swelling due to hormone changes with pregnancy. Not a good idea to be medicated. Possibly a soft mouthpiece to wear during day and night to ease the pressure. Consider seeing a dr. If dentistry is not the entire answer.

Pregnancy-tooth pain: Pregnancy by or in itself should not cause teeth to be sensitive. Clenching, bruxism, poor oral hygiene, gingivitis, or other dental problems can however be some possible causes. When were you last x-rays? Yes, although we try to avoid them when patients are pregnant, you should have a comprehensive exam. Discuss this issue with your ob\gyn and dentist (or see another dentist for second opinion).

Oral pain: Have you been clenching or grinding? Have you been purging a lot? If your Dentist is unable to determine cause, perhaps a 2nd opinion will help clarify.