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1. Introduction to toothpain
2. Causes of toothpain

>>Introduction to toothpain

“Tooth pain” or “Tooth ache” can be generally regarded as pain around a particular tooth, teeth or jaws. Tooth pain can range from mild discomfort or sensitivity to being excruciatingly painful. Some women have even compared toothpain to being as painful as child birth. Of course, these might be exaggerated claims from some desperate women, but it does reflect the intensity of the pain arising from a toothache.

The actual pain we feel is due to the irritation of the nerves which are associated with the tooth/teeth. If you didn’t know, nerves are responsible for carrying sensations like heat, cold, touch and PAIN to the brain. In this case when the nerves inside the tooth are irritated, these carry the pain impulse to the brain.

>>Causes of toothpain
Most of the causes of tooth pain are limited to oral/dental causes.

The oral causes of toothpain are

* Tooth Decay or Cavity (being the most common cause of tooth pain)

The most common cause of tooth pain is Tooth Decay. Tooth decay is the degradation of the tooth due to harmful acids secreted by bacteria in the oral cavity.

* Gum Disease

The next important causing agent of tooth pain is gum disease. Poor oral hygiene leads to bacterial plaque accumulation and the toxins release from these bacteria damage the gums. The gums become swollen, red and painful (Gingivitis). If gum disease is not controlled early, you are at a risk of losing your tooth.

* Root Sensitivity

Root sensitivity (commonly termed as tooth sensitivity) is when the roots of the teeth become exposed due to recession of the gums. The roots are very sensitive and respond with pain to reasonably hot or cold foods.

* Cracked teeth

A painful accidental blow or extreme biting force can cause the tooth fracture which can become a source of intense pain whenever the fractured tooth is even touched.

* Temporomandibular joint(TMJ) Disorder

TMJ disorder is an inflammatory reaction at the sight of the lodgment of the lower jaw at the skull. Various factors such as Bruxism (Night grinding or teeth grinding), arthritis can cause TMJ disorders.

* Wisdom tooth eruption or impaction

The eruption of Wisdom tooth often causes pain due to its misalignement. It can become impacted (does not erupt) and require surgical extraction.

* Fillings:

People who have undergone fillings can get severe toothache suddenly. This might be because of the spread of the decay to the pulp and you will need to undergo root canal treatment for that. It can also occur due to accumulation of fluid with organic debris and bacteria between the filling and your teeth often termed as microleakage in dental jargon.

The non-oral causes include Ear and Sinus infections .

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Common dental causes of toothache include dental cavities,dental abscess, gum disease, irritation of the tooth root, cracked tooth syndrome, temporomandibular disease, impaction, and eruption.

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If you have tooth pain, you can use the chart below to give you some idea as to what the source of the pain might be. Bear in mind, though, that the intention of this chart is not to diagnose your pain; only our Houston dentist can do that.

When you contact your dentist regarding your tooth pain, it's important that you be as thorough as you can in your explanation of the pain—how severe it is, when you feel it, where it's located, and whether any conditions make it better or worse. That way, your Houston dentist will have a sense as to the urgency of your problem.

Symptom
You feel a sharp pain when you bite down.
Cause
Decay, a cracked tooth, or a loose filling can cause sharp pain in your tooth when you bite. You could also have an dental infection inside the pulp layer of your tooth; this is where the nerve exists.

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Tooth pain, Tooth pain cause, Tooth pain symptoms and treatment. The best way to treat tooth pain, Find the best and newest treatment for tooth pain. Tooth pain is pain around a tooth or jaws. Tooth pain is not only uncomfortable, it can be a sign of serious dental problems such as cavities, gum disease, and impacted molars.

Causes of tooth pain:
The most common cause of tooth pain is a dental cavity. Cavities are formed when bacteria in the mouth break down simple sugars into acid, which combines with saliva to dissolve the outer layers of the tooth, the enamel and dentin. Causes of a tooth pain may also be a symptom of diseases of the heart, such as angina or a myocardial infarction, due to referred pain.

Cause of tooth pain - tooth decay or tooth caries
Tooth decay, also called dental cavities or dental caries, Tooth decay requires the simultaneous presence of three factors: plaque bacteria, sugar, and a vulnerable tooth surface.
Many of the foods that we eat contain sugars and starches. When these foods are left on the teeth, plaque combines with the bacteria that live in the mouth. This combination produces acids that damage the tooth enamel causing tooth decay.

Patients with tooth decay do not usually experience any symptoms initially. However, if a cavity is not detected and begins to progress, it will often cause pain, particularly when eating sweet foods or when the tooth is exposed to hot or cold substances. Tooth pain may be the first physical symptom of tooth decay.

Cause of tooth pain - Gum disease
Gum disease is a common problem, Gum disease is an inflammation of the gums that can progress to affect the bone that surrounds and supports your teeth. Gum disease can occur at any age, but it is most common among adults. There are a number of treatments available for gum disease sufferers, If the bone has been destroyed, your dentist may employ a new technique called tissue regeneration, which involves grafting the bone to offer a better chance of bone re-growth.

Cause of tooth pain - Cracked Tooth Syndrome
Also Known As Cracked Tooth; Cracked Tooth Syndromes; Cracked Tooth. A tooth pain caused by a broken tooth or tooth fracture. Teeth with cracked tooth syndrome usually have fractures that are too small to be seen on X-rays. Sometimes the fracture is below the gum line, making it even more difficult to identify. Cracked Tooth can occur for many reasons such as an injury to the tooth, chewing on hard objects or extreme changes in temperature on your teeth can all cause a tooth to crack and expose the dentin or inner pulp.

“Tooth pain” or “Tooth ache” can be generally regarded as pain around a particular tooth, teeth or jaws. Tooth pain can range from mild discomfort or sensitivity to being excruciatingly painful. Some women have even compared tooth pain to being as painful as child birth. Of course, these might be exaggerated claims from some desperate women, but it does reflect the intensity of the pain arising from a toothache.

The actual pain we feel is due to the irritation of the nerves which are associated with the tooth/teeth. If you didn’t know, nerves are responsible for carrying sensations like heat, cold, touch and PAIN to the brain. In this case when the nerves inside the tooth are irritated, these carry the pain impulse to the brain.

Most of the causes of tooth pain are limited to oral/dental causes. The oral causes of tooth pain are

Tooth Decay or Cavity
The most common cause of tooth pain is Tooth Decay. Tooth decay is the degradation of the tooth due to harmful acids secreted by bacteria in the oral cavity.

Gum Disease
The next important causing agent of tooth pain is gum disease. Poor oral hygiene leads to bacterial plaque accumulation and the toxins release from these bacteria damage the gums. The gums become swollen, red and painful (Gingivitis). If gum disease is not controlled early, you are at a risk of losing your tooth.

Root Sensitivity
Root sensitivity (commonly termed as tooth sensitivity) is when the roots of the teeth become exposed due to recession of the gums. The roots are very sensitive and respond with pain to reasonably hot or cold foods.

Cracked teeth
A painful accidental blow or extreme biting force can cause the tooth fracture which can become a source of intense pain whenever the fractured tooth is even touched.

Temporomandibular joint(TMJ) Disorder
TMJ disorder is an inflammatory reaction at the sight of the lodgment of the lower jaw at the skull. Various factors such as Bruxism (Night grinding or teeth grinding), arthritis can cause TMJ disorders.