The 10 common causes of toothache

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The 10 Common Causes of Toothache


A toothache or tooth pain is the result when the nerve connected to the tooth is irritated. There are numerous cases that result to a toothache and pain.


1. Gum disease Gum disease usually causes red, swollen and bleeding. On the other hand, it can also cause a toothache. Infection in the gum causes inflammation that leads to swelling and pain. 2. Dental infection Dental infection arises from the pulpitis and necrotic dental pulp that begins in the surface of the teeth. Dental infection once taken for granted might cause to a more serious dental problem.


3. Dental decay Dental decay starts with the destruction of tooth enamel. The tooth enamel is the outer layer of the teeth. Dental decay is a usual problem not just for children but also to the teens and adults. The buildup of plaque caused by sugar and bacteria results tooth decay.


4. Cracked teeth A crack in the teeth that was caused by injury or accident causes a toothache too. Some cracks are not noticeable. Once the crack or damage have reached the nerves of teeth, it will eventually start causing a toothache.


5. Poorly placed and leaking in the crown placement This can happen when the crown operation wasn’t properly executed. Crown placement may also result to discomfort or sensitivity and allergic reaction. 6. Tooth grinding Tooth grinding or bruxism is a condition when a person grinds or clenches their teeth. It can happen during the daytime, but there are some instances that it continues even when they are sleeping during the night. Because of this, the teeth will start to chip and wear down causing tooth pain.


7. Temporomandibular joint syndrome The temporomandibular joint syndrome is the pain in the jaw that was caused by other medical problems. The temporomandibular is the joint that connects the mandible or lower jaw and the temporal bone or the skull.


8. Crooked teeth Crooked teeth are the ones which are not properly aligned. In result, there is an uneven distribution of force that results to the inflammation of the nerves in the teeth which cause uncomfortable feeling and pain.


9. Orthodontic treatment Correcting the alignment of teeth using dental braces causes tooth pain especially when it is being adjusted. The pain could last for a couple of time depending on the adjustments made. 10. Impacted wisdom tooth Having an impacted wisdom tooth puts too much pressure on the adjacent tooth leading to a dull pain.


Resources: http://www.xpressdentalclinic.com https://storify.com/Bereest/the-10-commoncauses-of-toothache


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