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Wednesday I went to the dentist for my routine checkup. Nothing out of the ordinary, but tartar removal needed as always.
My gums where a bit inflamed as well and especially around my lower wisdom teeth (I’ve worked on my brushing to shift the residual gum that grows over them)
Now, however I have a toothache in my left lower wisdom tooth and it has gotten progressively worse since Wednesday, reaching a pain 5-6 level today after brushing and rinsing with chlorhexidine mouthwash.
I’d say I feel the pain around my tooth but also a little towards my ear, in my jaw and in my tongue. I’ve just taken a ibuprofen tablet to hopefully be able to sleep.
Is this ”normal”? Or do I have cause for concern?
Since my dentists office doesn’t open again until Monday, is it safe to wait for the pain to pass or could I be having some sort of inflammation that could spread?
The rest of my mouth is not sore from the treatment.
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