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Generally manifesting as a dull throbbing pain in your mouth, a toothache can be a terribly painful and annoying ordeal that might seem like it's going to last forever. Learn what causes a toothache and how can they be treated, as well as get some prevention tips. more »
A toothache can be a sign of an infection or of inflammation. A tooth that aches also is usually sensitive to sugar, cold foods, heat or pressure. The pain level of a toothache can range from mild to severe. If a toothache is not treated it can get worse. more »
Many people will experience the pain of a toothache at some point in their life. Toothaches can be caused by cavities, broken teeth or abscesses. Different types of toothaches can help the dentist pinpoint the problem and take steps to fix it. Toothaches may also be a sign of an underlying disease or disorder, such as a sinus... more »
Toothaches should always be treated by your dentist, but after you make your appointment, what can you do to bide your time through all that pain? If you are experiencing a high fever, swelling of the mouth, or a rash on your body, go to the emergency room. Otherwise, there are several remedies you can try at home in order to... more »
Having a toothache can be one of the most painful things. It can hurt to eat, drink and sometimes even talk. Of course you can go to the dentist when you get a toothache or you can go the easy and cheap route and relieve the toothache with home remedies. more »
Ongoing toothache pain can quickly go from a minor irritant to a disabling problem that needs to...
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A toothache is a terrible pain to have. A dull throbbing in your tooth, or a sharp pain whenever you move, pressure feelings---all of these... more »
When an individual complains of a toothache, he's referring to pain in his mouth centralized around one tooth or several teeth. A patient... more »
In this article you will learn various ways of managing toothaches naturally. more »
A simple toothache is never actually simple. It can be caused by any number of things. It could mean a cavity, a cracked tooth, gum disease or... more »
Toothache pain can be so intense that it completely disrupts a person's life. When visiting a dentist isn't a possibility, there are natural... 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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