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...