Hi,
Do you have periodontal pocketing? If so, fluid can get down into the pockets and transfer pain via the tooth dentin.
If your dentist has checked your gums and teeth, try flossing with small dental brushes or piks. Be sure to use your regular floss, too. This will help remove any fluid or tartar build up from between your teeth which can be VERY irritating to the gum and cause a tremendous amount of pain.
I had the same thing on one side and was sure it was just one tooth. My dentist xrayed it over a period of four months and the tooth was fine. But oh, my! My jaw and gums ached and felt swollen.
I started to use toothpaste for sensitive teeth and dental piks between my teeth ("The Doctor's" makes a great one). Within about two weeks the pain was greatly diminished and after about four weeks completely gone!
This was after over a year with severe jaw and gum pain, too.
Seriously, I was amazed! Please just give this a try. It may solve your problem. Try flossing your teeth with regular floss in the morning after when you brush. Then get the dental piks and use those at night right before you brush. Use the toothpaste for sensitive teeth and you can even rub a small amount on the gumline and leave it there.
Sometimes the answer is just a simple one. I really hope this helps you. Please give it a chance for a few weeks.
GOOD LUCK, and let us know how you are doing.
My very best to you,
Gellia
Dear Gellia
Thank you indeed for this reply. I am sorry I had not replied earlier and came across your comments again today.
I know what you mean about the flossing and the dental picks - my hygienist had also suggested the same thing and I have tried the picks - but also have not had an improvement.
I will persevere. Many thanks for your input and I wish you well for 2012.
Best regards
Dave
Losartan is causing the gingivitis.
Losartan is causing the gingivitis.