Tooth Pain: Sometimes dentists cut the operculum (gum above tooth) to allow the tooth to be cleansed more easily. If the 3rd molars can't be reached for proper bushing, then pericoronitis may ensue, causing pain in the jaws, mouth or teeth. Some dentists Rx Peridex (chlorhexidine gluconate) for these problems. As your dentist if this mouth wash is right for you.
Answered 11/28/2017
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Tooth and Jaw pain: You may have an infection around the wisdom tooth. If that is the case an antibiotic should take care of the pain. But you may have two different problems. The joint pain and click could be from a TMJ dysfunction. You should consult your dentist ASAP+
Answered 1/1/2017
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Muscle/refer pain?: Click in jaw opening could be normal. Jaw pain could be muscular in nature. Do you have pain in jaw muscle(masseter)or in temple(sides of head)? Could also be referred pain from shoulders and/or neck muscles. Have your doc do a thorough head and neck muscle exam to see if you get any referred pain to your jaw area. Maybe that is all that is hurting you. Consider removing those wisdom teethtoo
Answered 3/28/2015
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Gum removal: tissue removal for a wisdom tooth only helps if there is sufficient room for the tooth to erupt. If not, the tooth should be removed
Answered 2/9/2017
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Jaw pain: Your tooth and jaw pressure pain may be from bruxism (chronic teeth grinding and/or clenching), it may be related to your wisdom teeth, or it may be from other dental issues. Only a clinical exam by your dentist can determine the cause of your pain. Consider having your wisdom teeth removed if they are causing chronic problems. Ask your dentist about bruxism or other tooth/gum infections.
Answered 3/28/2015
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Wisdom tooth vs TMJ: You may be having a problem with the wisdom tooth that requires extraction. See oral surgeon. If your pain and jaw clicking are related, it may be a primary problem with your jaw joint (TMJ). If the oral surgeon take care of the wisdom tooth, and the pain problem persists, see a TMJ specialist.
Answered 3/30/2015
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Wisdom teeth: When wisdom teeth cause problems or earache they need to come out. If you are experiencing pain, swollen gums, lymph nodes and it does not go away or if you find it difficult to open your mouth, you should see a dentist for evaluation, x-ray and wisdom teeth removal.
Answered 3/27/2020
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