Dental Pain
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Dental Pain Symptoms
Symptoms that occur with dental pain include:
Dental pain may be triggered by cold or chewing
Drainage from the gums:
Pus where the tooth meets the gum
Mouth or tongue swelling
:
Red or
swollen gums
Rotting teeth
Bad taste in the mouth
Bad breath
Loose teeth
Facial pain
Facial swelling
Symptoms that may be associated with dental pain due to injury include:
Chipped tooth
Bleeding from the
broken tooth
Moderate to severe tooth pain
Temperature sensitivity:
Increased sensitivity to cold liquids
Increased sensitivity to hot liquids
Gum bruising
Gum
laceration
Mouth or tongue swelling
:
Swelling
around the tooth
Malocclusion:
Teeth do not line up normally when the mouth is closed
Tooth loss
Facial pain
Facial swelling
For more information:
Dental abscess symptoms
Dental caries symptoms
Dental injury symptoms
Dental plaque symptoms
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Related Conditions
Dental abscess
Dental caries
Dental plaque
Gingivitis
Periodontal disease
Dental injury
Dental pain
Facial injury
Facial pain
Gum injury
Gum pain
Jaw injury
Jaw pain
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Last Updated: Apr 25, 2008
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Stephen J. Schueler, MD
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John H. Beckett, MD
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D. Scott Gettings, MD
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