Toothache And Gum Problems: Check Your Symptoms

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Check Your Symptoms

If you answer yes to any of the following questions, click on the "Yes" in front of the question for information about how soon to see a health professional.

Review health risks that may increase the seriousness of your symptoms.

If you have the following, evaluate those symptoms first.

• A mouth or dental problem that was caused by an injury: Go to the topic Mouth and Dental Injuries.
• A lip, mouth, or tongue problem: Go to the topic Mouth Problems, Noninjury.

Yes

Do you have a toothache?

Yes

Do you have a toothache and a fever?

Yes

Do you have gum problems?

Yes

Do you have a sensitive tooth?

Yes

Do you think that your gum or tooth problem is caused by a medicine?

Yes

Are your dentures or other dental appliance causing discomfort?

Other Symptoms to Watch For

Does your child have any of the following symptom?

• Symptoms of teething: Go to the topic Teething.
• Wisdom tooth problems: Go to the topic Wisdom Tooth Problems.
• Jaw problems: Go to the topic Facial Injuries.

If a visit to a health professional is not needed immediately, see the Home Treatment section for self-care information.

Last updated:	September 26, 2008
Author:	Jan Nissl, RN, BS
Reviewed By:	Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine, Steven K. Patterson, BSc, DDS, MPH - Dentist
Editors:	Susan Van Houten, RN, BSN, MBA, Tracy Landauer