A member asked:

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.

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Dr. Paul Grin answered

Specializes in Pain Management

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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Dr. Louis Gallia answered

Specializes in Surgery - Oral & Maxillofacial

See oral surgeon: May be improper healing or infection. See dentist or oral surgeon who did procedure.

Answered 7/1/2015

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