A toothache is isn’t easy to endure. The good news: With improved
dental care and regular check ups, excruciating pain of a toothache is
not as common as it was once. But when pain occurs in the mouth, it’s
an important signal that you should not ignore, even if it goes away on
it’s own.
Tooth pain is varied. Perhaps most common is the minor pain caused
by sensitive teeth. You eat or drink something that is hot, cold, or
sweet and feel a momentary twinge. Some people suffer achy teeth
because of sinus problems; that’s probably the case if you notice that
the pain is limited to the upper teeth and that several teeth are
affected at one time. Recent dental work can cause the teeth to be
sensitive to temperature changes for a few weeks.
But some type of pain deserve immediate attention from your dentist.
If you feel a sharp pain when you bite down, for instance, you may have
a cavity, a loose filling, a cracked tooth, or damaged pulp. Pain that
sticks around for more than 30 minutes after eating hot or cold foods
can also indicate pulp damage, either from a deep cavity or a blow to
the tooth. And the stereotypical toothache with constant, severe pain,
swelling, and sensitivity can be a definitely a sign of trouble.
If the pain wakes you up at night, then it is serious. You could
have an abscessed tooth; that means the pulp of the tooth has died,
resulting in an infection that can spread to the gum and even to the
bone. Putting off dental attention for a toothache can mean bad news.
Deal pain with pain relief
measures until you get to the dentist’s office: cool the swelling by
using cold compress, chill the pain, take an aspirin, keep your head
up, rinse the pain with warm water, floss to remove food debris that
could be trapped, be careful with hot, cold and sweet foods and
beverages, plug it with gauze if the tooth feels sensitive.
That’s why pay attention to any pain you experience from your teeth.
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