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Are u a dentist? i'm having pain in the gum to tge rootvof my teeth i doubt my issue is cavity related what do u recommend i do?

30 doctors weighed in across 13 answers

Rule out causes: Start by seeing what receives the pain: warm salty water rinse, ice pack, heat, ibuprofen, etc. If it is inflammation, the above should at least receive it. If it is an infection, they won't. If it is viral, you might see sores where the pain is.

Answered 10/14/2015

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See dentist: See your dentist and you may need a referral to a periodontist if needed. Need a full mouth series of radiographs to determine the extent of your periodontal problems and whether they are better treated by your general dentist or a periodontist.

Answered 10/30/2017

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Dr. Gary Sandler answered

Specializes in Dentistry

What to do: I am a dentist who has been in practice for over 35 years. The answer to your question is simple: see a dentist who can evaluate your situation with a clinical exam and necessary x-rays. He\she will find out what's wrong and discuss with you how best to treat the problem(s) and prevent future ones.

Answered 10/30/2017

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Dr. Paul Grin answered

Specializes in Pain Management

See a Dentist: for examination, x-rays , diagnosis and treatment.

Answered 10/30/2017

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Stop: Stop trying to diagnose yourself. It's counterproductive. Please see a Dentist. There isn't enough room on this page to list all of the causes of dento-facial pain. A Dentist has over 10,000 hours training. Find one.

Answered 10/30/2017

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See a dentist asap: See a dentist ASAP and find out what is causing your pain. Dentists are trained to treat more than just cavities. We treat the entire mouth. Don't wait. Find out what is going on and get the treatment you need.

Answered 10/30/2017

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Dr. Manami Yamaguchi answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Gum and/or tooth: Pain in or around the tooth may mean you have either cavity in the tooth, or gum infection around the tooth. If the cavity is small, an emergency filling will help stop the cavity. Your dentist and you may then decide what to do with the tooth for a long-term. If your pain is from gum infection, see your dentist. Simply removing the bacteria will often remove pain. See a dentist soon.

Answered 12/9/2015

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Get an exam: We can't tell what the issue could be over the internet but an infection is one possibility. Get it evaluated and taken care of by a local dentist ASAP

Answered 10/30/2017

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Dr. Charles Lockhart answered

Specializes in Dentistry

See a dentist: This could be any one of a number of problems. Get it diagnosed so that it can be treated.

Answered 4/9/2016

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Dr. Mark Miller answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Periodontal care: Seek professional dental care. Pain in the gum tissues may be due to infection and loss of bone support around the teeth. Brushing and flossing are not enough to resolve this type of problem.

Answered 11/28/2017

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Dr. Maryam Chiani answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Pain in the gum : Visit your dentist to evaluate the problem. You might have gum disease or abscess.

Answered 10/30/2017

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See your dentist: Please see you dentist so they can take x-rays, evaluate your whole mouth, and determine your treatment.

Answered 9/19/2017

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Consult your: local dentist for proper diagnosis and treatment options.

Answered 11/7/2017

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