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A toothache can have a variety of sources ranging from exposed nerves caused from decay of the outer layer of enamel to bone disease or infection. Unless the causes of a toothache are apparent, such as bleeding gums or a cracked tooth, it's necessary for a dentist to find the source of the pain through x-rays and physical examination. more »
Toothaches occur when the nerve ending at the root of the tooth is being inflamed. While visiting a dentist would be nice, oftentimes home remedies are a quicker, cheaper alternative. These remedies include use of household items and tend to work more times than not. more »
A toothache can be brutal. When a tooth is throbbing in pain, it is hard to concentrate on anything else. It is also often difficult to get to the dentist for immediate help. But you don't have to suffer while you're waiting for your dental appointment. You can use a number of home or easily obtainable toothache treatments to help... more »
Since amoxicillin is an antibiotic, not a pain reliever, it is important to first determine the cause of the toothache. There are many potential reasons for a tooth to cause pain, including a cracked tooth, gum disease, an abscess, impaction, eruption and muscle spasms. The most common cause of a toothache is a dental cavity. When you... more »
The key to avoiding toothaches and other dental problems is prevention, prevention and more prevention--which requires a good dental hygiene routine. We have all at some time experienced a toothache, which can be caused by poor dental health, cavities, tooth decay and dental hypersensitivity due to extreme temperature changes.
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Ongoing toothache pain can quickly go from a minor irritant to a disabling problem that needs to...
Tooth pain is debilitating to many folks. An abscessed tooth is very painful. The...
Cavities are the most frequently diagnosed problems with teeth around the world and can lead to...
Earaches and similar problems often lead to larger issues, including problems walking straight,...
Toothaches can be caused by cigarettes, poor diet or improper oral hygiene. To maintain healthy teeth, quit smoking cigarettes or chewing tobacco.... more »
Everyone knows the pain of a toothache, but many people are not sure how to treat it best. The best treatment for a toothache is to see your... more »
A toothache can cause considerable discomfort, an inability to concentrate and difficulty sleeping, and usually requires a visit to a dentist for... more »
When a toothache strikes, you may find yourself shocked at the amount of pain you experience. You may have pain that starts in the mouth and then... more »
A bad toothache can be caused by many things, such as a broken tooth, cavity or a bad infection. When you have a bad toothache, you may not be... more »
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A toothache, also known as odontalgia or, less frequently, as odontalgy, is an aching pain in or around a tooth. In most cases toothaches are caused by problems in the tooth or jaw, such as cavities, gum disease, the emergence of wisdom teeth, a cracked tooth, infected dental pulp (necessitating root canal treatment or extraction of the tooth), jaw disease, or exposed tooth root. Causes of a toothache may also be a symptom of diseases of the heart, such as angina or a myocardial infarction, due to referred pain. After having one or more teeth extracted a condition known as dry socket can develop, leading to extreme pain. The severity of a toothache can range from a mild discomfort to excruciating pain, which can be experienced either chronically or sporadically. This pain can often be aggravated somewhat by chewing or by hot or cold temperature. An oral examination complete with X-rays can help discover the cause. Severe pain may be considered a dental emergency.
A special condition is barodontalgia, a dental pain evoked upon changes in barometric pressure, in otherwise asymptomatic but diseased teeth.
Atypical odontalgia is a form of toothache present in apparently normal teeth. The pain, generally dull, often moves from one tooth to another for a period of 4 months to several years. This is most commonly reported by middle-aged women. The cause of atypical odontalgia is not yet clear.
Toothaches are sometimes caused by an irritation of the pulp, known as pulpitis. This can be either reversible or irreversible. Irreversible pulpitis can be identified by sensitivity and pain lasting longer than fifteen seconds, although an exception to this may exist if the tooth has been rece read more at » http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toothache
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