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Sharp pain
Weak, heavy, slow pain (like pressure)
Quick, strong, stabbing pain (like a needle)
Dull pain
Weak, heavy, slow pain (like pressure)
Quick, strong, stabbing pain (like a needle)
Throbbing pain
Pain that doesn’t stop
Comes and goes rhythmically (like a heartbeat)
Constant pain
Pain that doesn’t stop
Comes and goes rhythmically (like a heartbeat)
On and off pain
Pain that comes and disappears irregularly
Pain that doesn’t stop
Swelling
When the face or gums look bigger because of inflammation
Blood in the mouth, especially when brushing or probing
Bleeding
Blood in the mouth, especially when brushing or probing
When the face or gums look bigger because of inflammation
Pressure
Feeling something pushing or heavy, especially while chewing
Pain or discomfort with cold, heat, or sweet food
Sensitivity
Pain or discomfort with cold, heat, or sweet food
Pain that comes and disappears irregularly
