For the following questions, you should call your doctor or dentist for advice:
Over-the-counter medications do not relieve pain in the teeth. Even if relieved, dental assessment is beneficial because pain may be easier to repair in early treatment.
If severe pain occurs within two days after tooth extraction, the alveolar teeth may not heal properly. A condition known as "dry plug syndrome" may have occurred and the patient should see the dentist immediately.
Pain may be related to gums or facial swelling, or the patient may have discharges around the teeth. A fever is another sign of a dental disease infection. These signs may indicate infection of the teeth, gums or jaws (maxilla or mandible). Fever and swelling may indicate abscesses. Gingival abscesses may require antibiotics and open surgical (drainage) abscesses. When this procedure (endodontic drainage) is recommended to be performed inside the teeth, a "root canal" is performed.
Unfortunately, broken or bruised teeth are common. Unless related to more serious injuries, contact the dentist as soon as possible. The earlier the patient seeks treatment, the lower the risk of infection and the greater the chance of teeth preservation. It is particularly important that children who have damaged their primary teeth (baby teeth) can be treated immediately because this type of injury can affect the secondary teeth (adult teeth).
There may be pain in the chin. If open mouth causes pain, the TMJ joint may have been injured or inflamed. This can happen to injuries or just trying to eat too much. The dentist may be able to suggest a solution to this problem.
Wisdom teeth can cause pain. As the wisdom teeth (molar teeth) come out, inflammation of the gum around the crown often occurs. This can cause gum infections. Pain usually occurs in the lower third of the molars and may extend into the lower jaw and ears. Affected areas may swell and the jaws may not close properly. In severe cases, throat and mouth bottom pain may make it difficult to swallow.
Any history of trauma, chest pain, heart disease or rash may indicate a cause of pain other than pure dentistry. It seems that toothache may be a more serious symptom of potential problems. The following symptoms, together with toothache or chin pain, indicate that the patient should see a doctor or hospital emergency room.
High fever or chills: This indicates a more widespread infection and may require more potent drugs than oral antibiotics.
Recent Head or Facial Injury: If the patient develops headaches, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, or other symptoms after a face or mouth injury, the patient may have more serious injuries than the dental injury.
Facial rash: This may indicate an increase in tooth-related infections. The doctor should be able to decide what is appropriate.
Chest pain causes jaw pain: Although chin pain is most common in dental diseases, it sometimes causes pain in other areas. People with heart disease, especially those who have undergone stenting, patients with diabetes, or those who have undergone heart surgery, may experience jaw pain, manifested as a heart attack (myocardial infarction) or angina ( Ischemic) symptoms. If the squatting or toothache is related to dizziness, sweating or shortness of breath, the patient should see the doctor immediately.
Dysphagia or excessive gum pain or bleeding: If the patient has an immune system, a history of weakening diabetes or steroid use, it is more likely to be infected. Infections are often more severe and widespread, or caused by unusual organisms. Dental and gum infections in people with these diseases may require more aggressive treatment. For example, an abscess may need to be drained or may require intravenous antibiotics.
