Hold it right there !
grinding/bruxing/parafunction can certainly be a cause
of tooth pain.

You may have a fractured root.

NTI
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Pain in Back Teeth, Left side, Upper and Lower For the past two and a
half years I have been suffering from the recurring toothache and sore
gums. The pain starts in either my upper left or lower left back teeth
and is triggered by pressure caused by chewing.

R E P L Y

Do you have wisdom teeth and/or large fillings in those molars?

E N D

The pain flips between my upper and lower teeth. It is a
numbing-aching sensation that can last up to two weeks. My gums redden
but I can bite on my teeth without further discomfort. Neither are my
teeth sensitive to hot or cold drinks. My dentist referred me to an
endontic specialist who carried out a deep root filling on one of my
upper back teeth in late 2003/early 2004.

R E P L Y

Refer yourself!

E N D

This treatment seemed to reduce the intensity of the pain and after a
period of relative calm, the symptoms returned in June 2004. In
September 2004 the specialist operated on the root of one of my upper
back teeth, accessing it via the gum. He made it clear that if this
did not work he felt that the problem was not within his field of
speciality. By the end of 2004 it was apparent that my condition,
which began around October 2002, had gradually improved in that the
pain/discomfort level was less intense and the cycle of occurrence
less frequent. Nevertheless, every time the condition re-occurred my
gums ached and reddened and I had a battery acid type taste in the
left side of my mouth.

R E P L Y

Possible abscess ... see an endodontist!

E N D

In January 2005, my dentist replaced my three left, back, gold, teeth
and amalgam fillings with non-metal alternatives (one lower left, two
upper left – I now have just one gold tooth on the right side). Since
then the battery-acid taste has completely gone. My position presently
is that every 4/5 weeks the symptoms return. They seem to follow an
episode of me chewing on my left side although I try to avoid this. (I
know I occasionally grind my teeth in my sleep but I do not believe
this to be the cause). Paracetamol relieves the pain but I am loathed
to keep taking drugs. Since October 2002 I have my dentist on
countless occasions, the endontic specialist and a hygienist. Although
my condition has improved it is still a major problem for me. My
dentist does know what to do next. My question is from whom should I
seek help next? I'd be grateful if you could advise.

R E P L Y

Wait a minute ... Did I mention see an endodontist?

Joel

E N D

Have you had swelling and/or purulent exudate in these two and a half
years? Do your gums bleed, have they receded in the area?

The pain starts in either my upper left or lower left back teeth

Does a specific tooth hurt when you bite on it? Has your dentist
examined each tooth by having you bite on a plastic stick to find
possible fractures?

The pain flips between

Do you feel like the teeth that hurt are pulsating (like you can feel a
heartbeat in the teeth? Do you have a history of nasal problems such as
sinusitis or allergies?

My dentist referred me to an endontic specialist who carried

Dissimilar metals...

In January 2005, my dentist replaced my three left, back,

I believe it probably is the cause.

Paracetamol relieves the pain but

Pain from abscessed teeth is not usually relieved with this. Muscle
pain is.

Since October 2002 I have my dentist

Can you post x-rays? Do you have results of any vitality tests
performed?