What You Should Know About Toothaches
A toothache is pain or swelling felt in a tooth or around the area surrounding it. The inner flesh of your tooth has nerves and blood vessels that are very sensitive. Irritation and infection to this area can prove painful. The common causes of toothaches include: · An illness that causes an abscessed tooth · Damaged filling · Jaw trauma · Tooth impaction. · Cavities · Broken teeth · Gum disease · Constant grinding and clenching teeth. Also, food remains stuck between teeth, and flossing too hard can induce toothache. What Are The Symptoms? Some of the signs to look out for include: · Persistent sharp or pulsating pain in the tooth · Pain when you chew · Swelling in the region surrounding the tooth · Bad taste and odor · Fever · Neck pain · Headache · Increased intolerance to heat and cold · Leaking discharge or blood from an infected tooth What Are The Preventive Measures? M