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My Teeth Hurt | Dental Treatment Options

 My Teeth Hurt | Dental Treatment Options   Why Do My Teeth Hurt :  Are you wondering why your teeth hurt ? If you have aching teeth, it may be due to a  dental problem  such as cavities, gum disease, bruxism, TMJ or a non-dental problem, such as a sinus infection or even stress.  If all your teeth are aching and you have no signs of tooth decay or gum disease, you could have  bruxism . This is the technical term for grinding your teeth which can be brought on by stress. In addition to aching teeth, signs of bruxism include: Morning headaches.   Throbbing tooth pain is  a sign that you might have tooth damage . Tooth decay or a cavity can give you a toothache. Throbbing tooth pain can also happen if there is an infection in the tooth or in the gums surrounding it. Toothaches are typically caused by an infection or inflammation in the tooth.  Are Sensitive Teeth Normal :  Tooth sensitivity is pretty common , especially for peopl...

Toothache? Causes, Symptoms, & Diagnosis | LADD Dental Group

Toothaches  "A toothache is pain that you feel in or around your tooth . Most often, toothache pain is a sign that there’s something wrong with your tooth or gums. Sometimes, however, toothache pain is referred pain. That means the pain is caused by a problem elsewhere in your body. You should never ignore toothaches . Toothaches caused by tooth decay can get worse if left untreated. Toothaches are usually not life-threatening, but in some cases, they can be signs of serious conditions that require immediate medical treatment.  What Does a Toothache Feel Like?  Toothache pain can range from mild to severe, and it may be constant or intermittent. You may feel: throbbing pain or swelling in or around your tooth or gum fever sharp pain when you touch your tooth or bite down tenderness and achiness in or around your tooth painful sensitivity in your tooth in response to hot or cold foods and drinks burning or shock-like pain, which is uncommon  Co...