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My tooth hurts when biting down. also pain when pressing on the gum line around the same tooth. recently had wisdom tooth removed on the same side.
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See your dentist: This is called referred pain and is also a temporary condition. For moderate pain, Motrin and Tylenol (acetaminophen) are recommended. See your dentist for evaluation x-ray and treatment if needed.
Answered 2/15/2015
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See oral surgeon: May be improper healing or infection. See dentist or oral surgeon who did procedure.
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