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Toothache<\/strong> is something that most of us will experience at some point in our lives, for one reason or another. There are many oral health<\/a> factors that can cause tooth pain, but when it happens to you, all you really want to know is how you can get rid of a toothache fast. <\/p>
In this article, we look at what causes different types of tooth pain<\/strong>, how to get rid of or relieve toothache<\/strong> if you’re in pain right now, some toothache medicine, and what treatment you might need<\/strong> to stop it altogether.<\/p>
We also have some tips for preventing tooth, jaw, and gum pain in the future. <\/p>
Is toothache an emergency?<\/h2>
If you’re reading this article because you or someone you know has a toothache right now, check for other symptoms that are a sign of something more serious. You should go to urgent care<\/strong> or call the number we listed in the intro if you have either of the following toothache symptoms:<\/p>
- Swelling around your eyes or neck<\/li>
- Swelling in your mouth or throat that’s making it difficult for you to talk, breathe or swallow<\/li>
- Intense pain in your jawbone<\/li>
- Gum infection with pain or swelling<\/li>
- Bleeding that won’t stop<\/li>
- Broken or knocked-out tooth <\/li>
- Tooth decay that causes pain<\/li>
- Broken filling that causes pain<\/li>
- Trauma involving facial bones, potentially compromising the patient\u2019s airway <\/li> <\/ul>
Read more about what constitutes a dental emergency<\/a>. <\/p>
For less severe toothache, you might still need to see a dentist but there are plenty of tooth pain and toothache relief options you can try in the meantime. More on those later, but first let’s understand the various toothache causes that might be at the root of the problem.<\/p>
What causes toothache?<\/h2>
There are a number of different toothache causes we’re going to look at here. Dental pain is often the result of tooth decay<\/strong>, either directly or indirectly. You might also have sinus infection tooth pain, wisdom teeth problems, or tooth damage from an injury. Plus, it’s common to experience toothache after a filling, extraction or other dental work.<\/p>
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<\/figure> <\/div> Below you can read about the different causes of toothache and what you can do to help get rid of tooth pain in each case.<\/p>
What causes dull tooth pain?<\/h3>
Dull tooth pain isn’t always an indication that something is wrong, although it certainly can be. Some of the causes of dull tooth pain include: <\/p>
- Food stuck between teeth<\/li>
- Something stuck in your gums<\/li>
- Bruxism, or tooth grinding<\/li>
- Tooth decay and cavities<\/li>
- Tooth abscess<\/li> <\/ul>
Try brushing and flossing to dislodge any potential culprits, and monitor pain to see if it worsens or persists. <\/p>
Toothache pain from tooth infection or decay<\/h2>
Teeth consist of three layers. The inner part, called pulp, contains the nerves and blood vessels. This is surrounded by a layer of dentin, and then the outer layer of strong, hard enamel, which protects everything within.<\/p>
Failure to maintain good oral hygiene allows bacteria and dental plaque<\/a> to build up on the tooth surface, leading to decay. Once decay erodes a hole in the enamel and reaches the dentin, the tissue becomes inflamed as your body fights the infection, resulting in painful or sensitive teeth<\/a>. You might even notice your teeth appear translucent<\/a>. Tooth decay will continue to spread unless treated, and if it reaches the nerves in the tooth pulp it can cause inflammation (pulpitis<\/a>) and more severe toothache.<\/p>
If you notice some discoloration on your tooth or you can feel a hole, these are signs you have tooth decay. You can read more about<\/a> tooth decay symptoms, causes, and treatment.<\/p>
Tooth abscess pain<\/h3>
Untreated decay can eventually lead to a gum or tooth abscess<\/strong> – a pocket of puss that forms because of bacterial infection. The video animation below shows how decay spreads to cause tooth pain and infection:<\/p>
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