Dental Rescue

Why Do I have a toothache? Tooth pain is uncomfortable and can be difficult to self-diagnose and self-treat. If you are experiencing a toothache, it’s important to get a full oral exam by a dentist to determine the root of the problem. A few common reasons for toothaches include:  

1.  Tooth decay 

2.  Gum disease 

3.  Grinding teeth 

4.  Tooth eruption (in babies and children) 

5.  A sinus or ear infection

6.   TMJ (Temporomandibular Joint Disorder)

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The most common symptoms include pain or sensitivity when eating, especially sweet or sour food. Sensitivity to temperature is also a common symptom. This type of irritation occurs when the pulp, or the inside of the tooth, has experienced some sort of decay.  Sharp, stabbing pains when biting down are often symptoms of a cavity or a cracked tooth. A dull, throbbing pain may be a sign of an abscessed tooth or infection, and those should be treated by a dentist immediately.  If you have pus surrounding the irritated tooth, the tooth may have become abscessed, which causes the surrounding bone to become infected. Pus could also be a sign of advanced gum disease, which is usually characterized by inflamed gums that bleed when flossed.  

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