question: I went to the dentist earlier in the week. I had a tooth that was hurting and swollen gums . The xray revealed nothing and he thought it was my bite. He filed down the tooth and sent me on my way. I am in allot of pain now. I take aleve but have trouble couping. I will have to miss work tomorrow and see my dentist again. My gums on the upper left side are very swollen, painful and may be infected. My jaw is throbbing and I still think the tooth may be infected. What do you think? Thanks