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Describing Pain

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