 Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts)
Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,219 | It's possible that you have an abscess if the pain seems to be coming from the bottom of the tooth. Your xrays of that area should be checked carefully and if needed ask the dentist to "pulp test" the teeth in the area.
Jerry
Jerry
Retired Dentist, 59 years old at diagnosis. SCC of the left lateral border of the tongue (Stage I). Partial glossectomy and 30 nodes removed, 4/6/05. Nodes all clear. No chemo no radiation 18 year survivor.
"Whatever doesn't kill me, makes me stronger"
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