A Summary of What Causes Toothaches

Even if you are very conscientious about your oral care you will probably at some point in your life suffer from a toothache.

The most likely causes of toothache is a tooth cavity but there are other culprits.

Receding gums or a thinning of the tooth enamel causes tooth sensitivity.

If you experience sharp pains when eating or drinking cold or hot food, it could be a sign of sensitive teeth.

Using toothpaste designed for sensitive teeth and a soft bristled toothbrush can help this condition enormously but do see your dentist though to make sure that it’s not a cavity.

Sharp Pain when you Bite Down

If the pain you experience is a stabbing, sharp pain when you bite down, the cause could be a cavity or even a cracked tooth.

When the pain is throbbing and incessant then the cause could be more sinister like an abscessed tooth or infection.

Either way, if you experience either of these types of pain then go and see your dentist as soon as possible.

One other significant, although less common, causes of toothache (tooth pain) is a sinus infection. If only the upper teeth on both sides of your mouth are in pain, sinusitis could be causing the discomfort. If you suffer from this symptom, a visit to your doctor will be in order. Other causes of toothache are injuries to the jaw, teeth grinding, arthritis or even cancer. If the wisdom teeth weren’t removed then impacted molars could be causing the problem.

The bottom line is to see your dentist or doctor if you’re experiencing toothache so your problem and be properly diagnosed and treated. A toothache is a very particular misery and you don’t have to live with it.