WillSY Asked : I recently had a cavity filled but noticed that my teeth are still paining. My dentist cannot find any other cavities but says that it could be the same tooth that is causing the problem and wants to consider a root canal. It’s like a dull ache both in my teeth and gums and its like on the top and bottom. I do have a TMJ problem which seems to get worse when I am stressed so I am wondering if this is causing the problem because I have a lot going on at work at the moment. This is not the first time I had this dull pain. It happened a few time previously but lasts for like a week or so. It never bothered me much but would always scare me enough to stop the chocolates, candy and sodas until it went down. I can’t say if this helped or not or if it just went away on its own. The only other problem I have is acid reflux which is mild. What could cause this pain of the teeth and gums? Its dull but nagging and I cannot just wait for it to go … Continue reading Painful Teeth and Gums, No Cavities, TMJ Problem