A 18-year-old male asked:
Sometimes when i drink water or any liquid i get a sharp pain behind my ears sort of by my jaw. it only happens when liquids or tongue touch my gums?
2 doctor answers • 3 doctors weighed in

Dr. Lawrence Kessleranswered
Periodontics 57 years experience
Pain in jaw: Your description of pain sounds as if you have a gum infection somewhere and an exposed nerve is traveling pain up your jaw
have someone look at it.
5.2k viewsAnswered >2 years ago

Dr. John Francisanswered
Periodontics 31 years experience
The tooth: Gums usually don't respond to temperature as much as the tooth does. It sounds a lot like you have some root sensitivity. Please see your dentist.
5.1k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
Last updated May 10, 2018
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