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What Relieves The Pain In Jaw And Gums?

I have had jaw ache for the past week or so, it isn't affecting my teeth but its quite painful when i bite. My wife has woken this morning with the same aching but only on the left side of her jaw. Could it be something that can be contagious as I am a teacher? I am 35, 5' 11", and in reasonable health. I am on no medication
Thu, 24 Jul 2014
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Dentist, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery,  's  Response
Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query.
The pain in the tooth is not contagious. The pain can be secondary to tooth infection. Consult a oral physician and get a radiograph done to rule out infection.
I hope my answer will help you, take care.
You can take a course of antibiotics like amoxicillin 500mg and metronidazole 400mg tid for 5 days(if you are not allergic).
After completing the course of antibiotics treat the cause of infection, that is treat the infected tooth with root canal treatment or by extracting the tooth.
I hope my answer will help you, take care.
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What Relieves The Pain In Jaw And Gums?

Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query. The pain in the tooth is not contagious. The pain can be secondary to tooth infection. Consult a oral physician and get a radiograph done to rule out infection. I hope my answer will help you, take care. You can take a course of antibiotics like amoxicillin 500mg and metronidazole 400mg tid for 5 days(if you are not allergic). After completing the course of antibiotics treat the cause of infection, that is treat the infected tooth with root canal treatment or by extracting the tooth. I hope my answer will help you, take care.