March 1st, 2010
Painful chewing is another sign of periodontal disease. Sharp pain located in just one tooth could be dental decay, a cracked tooth, one in need of a root canal or a new filling that is too high. Those with TMJ (Temporomandibular joint dysfunction) experience jaw pain, which is different than teeth hurting from chewing. Overall or non-localized pain is often the result of periodontal disease.
So if you are exhibiting any of the first four signs we’ve already talked about, see your dentist. Next, will be the fifth and sixth sign of periodontal disease.
