Unless associated with more severe injuries, your dentist should be contacted as soon as possible. Swallowed teeth and permanent tooth loss are considered dental emergencies. Pain may be present at the angle of your jaw. This can occur from an injury or just by trying to eat something that is too big. Your dentist may be able to suggest solutions to this problem.
Wisdom teeth can cause pain.
The gum overlying the crown may become infected. The tooth most commonly involved is the lower third molar. The pain may extend to the jaw and ear. There may be swelling in the affected area so that the jaw cannot be closed properly. In severe cases, pain in the throat and the floor of the mouth may make it difficult to swallow.