Pain in back side of mouth, no inflammation, hurts to touch, no wisdom teeth. What could be the reason?
Patient: off and on pain , usually last s about a week or less.. always on my left lower far back side of my mouth .. I don t see any inflammation but it hurts to touch my lower far back gums on that side. It started up about 4 months ago. also I don t have any wisdom teeth(removed 4 years ago) Any idea s? Thank you for your time. Doctor: hello,   as you said you do not have any wisdom tooth,all of them has been removed,still you have on and off pain in that area since 4 months.i will suggest you please go to an specialist(oral surgeon0,and go for complete examination done including x-rays.and please follow all the given instructions properly.you did not say that this pain started after specific food like sweets or hot /cold etc... please give the proper detail to your dentist and go to dentist as soon as possible. nothing to get worried.take care Dr.Gunjan Gupta