How long can I expect jaw/gum pain after my bite is corrected?

April 19, 2016
Asked By:huisinjj in West Des Moines, IA

My bite was "off" for about a month. Now I think it is right. I am still having bad jaw/gum pain though. Do I need to wait for my jaw to "settle down" from being beat up for so long by a bad bite or go back to the dentist and have them recheck my bite? It has been 4 days with the corrected bite and still pain.

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