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Why a toothache occurs?
The common cause of a toothache is a dental cavity or tooth decay. Another common cause of a toothache is gum disease.
A toothache may also result from an injury or an abscess of the tooth.
Causes of a toothache?
There are many other causes that cause toothache and they are as follows:
Dental causes
-Pulpitis, an infection of the dental pulp
-Periodontitis.
-Dental caries.
-Wisdom teeth.
-Cracked tooth.
-tooth extraction.
-When dental braces are tighter.
Non-dental causes are as follows
-Induced neuropathy in cases of cytotoxic chemotherapy.
-Trigeminal neuralgia.
-Atypical odontalgia.
-Referred pain of angina pectoris or myocardial infarction.
What are the symptoms of an infected tooth?
-throbbing pain in the decayed tooth.
-a toothache while eating.
-Tooth sensitivity to hot or cold.
-Sensitivity to pressure.
-Bitter taste in the mouth.
-Bad breath.
-Swollen neck glands.
-Swelling in the gum.
-Radiating pain (to the jaw bone, neck or ear).
Can a person die from a toothache?
No, the person cannot die because of a toothache but an untreated abscess can infect other parts of the body, either by bones or by the bloodstream.
How do I get rid of a toothache fast?
-Taking anti-inflammatory medication, such as ibuprofen.
-Rinse your mouth with warm salt water.
-Apply a hot pack/cold pack to the affected side of your jaw.
Complications of a toothache?
-Sinusitis
-Cavernous Sinus Thrombosis
-Sub-mandibular Space infection
These complications are rare and are a result of an untreated maxillary dental infection.
Treatment for a toothache?
Analgesics are given to relieve pain.
Antibiotics to treat the infection.
Medications given are as follows
-Acetaminophen.
-Ibuprofen.
Avoid very cold or hot food and drinks because they may aggravate the pain.
Clove oil helps in reducing the pain.
Homeopathic medicines for a toothache?
-Plantago
-Kreosote
-Staphysagria
-Coffea
For more information, you can visit MayoClinic and WebMD.
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