alot of neck gland and gum pain

[drc12]

So I was sick a 2 weeks ago with severe burning throat pain and cough ( may have been strep throat ) took a round of antibiotics and was good after a few days. Then 6 days ago I suddenly developed extreme gum pain and tenderness in my neck. Then gum pain seems to be almost my entire mouth top, bottom, left and right. But sometimes it's just the left side. The right side comes and goes and that applies to both the neck pain and gums. There is no visible swelling or discoloration in either area. Pain does subside for the most part with ibuprofen but comes right back with a vengeance a few hours later. Also have a lot of saliva build up. drooling all over when sleeping.  Its at its worst when I wake up in in morning

[SassyLassie]

Hello~I think that seeing a dentist should be your next move. It may a type of infection steaming from your gums or even teeth.