I went to the dentist 2 days ago due to pain/itching in the gums between my implant and molar. The onset of the pain was 3 days prior to my appointment. The implant was done 2 years ago and I had this same pain at one point during the process for which the dentist prescribed an antibiotic and it resolved. The night before my appointment, I noticed my gums were painful in my entire mouth (something I've never experienced). The morning of my appt, my gums were so painful that I mentioned I wanted to forgo the routine cleaning I was to have in addition to having my dentist check the gum pain at my implant. My x-ray proved no infection at the implant and I had the cleaning. I have very little plaque buildup and take very good care of my teeth regularly. My dentist mentioned enamel wear due to bruxism but didn't feel it necessary to prescribe a splint. Since the exam and cleaning 2 days ago, my gums are so painful that brushing and flossing are very painful as well as eating. I woke from sleep at 2 am and my gums were extremely painful and it was excruciating to clench my teeth together. The teeth pain was a new symptom. In the 2 hours that I've been awake, the tooth pain has greatly subsided, but the gum pain remains. Also, my submanibular lymph nodes on both sides are very tender. I see no rash or discoloration in my gums/mouth. One last comment: I consumed about 10-15 sugar-free mints the evening prior to my dentist appt. I had never had them before. I'm wondering if the sudden whole-mouth gum pain could be an allergic reaction to them. Thank you for your help.