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FAQ: Pain - Gum and Mouth

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Pain in Mouth: For the last week I have had pain on the right side of my mouth.

The pain is on the top and bottom teeth. Sometimes it will radiate to my head. The pain will come very intense for a couple minutes and then go away. This happens all day long. The pain is very intense.

I went to the dentist and he did x-rays and said there is no abcess or cavities causing problems. He said the only thing it could be is extra tissue covering my molar on the bottom. Could that be?

How can that cause such pain? He said I have to have the extra tissue removed or have the top and bottom molars removed. Should I see a different dentist or does he have the right answer? ...Visitor from NY

Answer:
It sounds like your problem is one that is encountered often.

It is hard to diagnose over the internet but it sounds like periocoronitis and it could be associated with you last molars or your wisdom tooth.

Usually a dose of penicillin and extraction of the molars is the solution. You should see a Oral Surgeon to help you with the final diagnosis.

Ira D. Koeppel, D.D.S.
New York Reconstructive Dentistry
126 Gnarled Hollow Road
East Setauket Long Island, NY 11733
(631) 689-9777

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