Pain/discomfort in left side upper teeth but no cavities. Got that checked by two doctors. Did saltwater rinse and applied metrohex gel as well. But when some food touches my teeth, sometimes there is pain for a second. Unable to eat freely from left side. Is that a gum disease? Please help.

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