A 43-year-old member asked:
Sudden excruciating gum pain. possible problems?
2 doctor answers • 3 doctors weighed in
Dr. Patrick Minassiananswered
16 years experience
Gum infection: Possible gum infection change toothbrush and do salt water rinses.
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Dr. John Francisanswered
Periodontics 32 years experience
Probably a tooth: The type of pain you are describing usually comes from the nerve of the tooth. Please see your dentist to find the cause.
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Last updated May 8, 2014
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