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A 35-year-old female asked:
Saw dentist, had cleaning, explained facial and teeth pain. dr said saw nothing. my mouth often dry, tough rough, sore, gums tender. hurts please help?
5 doctor answers • 11 doctors weighed in
Dr. Brett Noordaanswered
Dentistry 27 years experience
Find bew dentist: Without a visual exam and more details, help of any kind is hard to offer you. Sorry. A word of advice, though: if your dentist is not listening to you nor helping you be healthier and happier, you should fond one that will.
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Dr. Randy Nolf commented
Periodontics 44 years experience
This is a situation that requires a visual examination. If a dentist has seen nothing to explain your chief complaint then a more thorough investigation and even some treatment to eliminate possibile causes is needed. Perhaps a periodontist ( gum specialist ) would be a good place to seek help.
Jul 12, 2013
Dr. Larry Gottlieb commented
Dentistry 43 years experience
Also what medicines are you taking. many have as a side effect a dry mouth. Dry mouth can be severe and can cause all your symptoms. Again I agree if you are not satisfied seek a second opinion.
Jul 12, 2013
A Verified Doctoranswered
Dentistry 38 years experience
Comprehensive exam : There are several things that can cause pain in your mouth and it would take a comprehensive exam to diagnose your problem. This kind of exam takes time, and is much more involved than just a cleaning..
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Dr. Pavel Conovalciucanswered
Family Medicine 25 years experience
Another reason: I agree you need a comprehensive check up. Seemingly dental issues, may turn out to be something else such as TMJ that presents in a similar fashion.
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Dr. Weizhong Suanswered
34 years experience
Dry mouth: You may try dry mouth fluid or gel.
To confirm whether you are a dry mouth patient, you would better to get detail exam.
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Dr. Arnold Malermananswered
Orthodontics 55 years experience
Need more info: Your problems can be from a range of things, from one of a number of medical syndromes to reaction to medications that you're taking, to periodontal problem. You need a good diagnostician. Perhaps it wold be prudent for another dentist to examine you. If there is a dental school in your area, a visit to the oral medicine department may be in order.
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