A toothache is a pain in or around a tooth that may be caused by:

Tooth decay

Abscessed tooth

Tooth fracture

A damaged filling

Repetitive motions, such as chewing gum or grinding teeth

Infected gums

Tooth Ache can be identified by some symptoms

Tooth pain that may be sharp, throbbing, or constant. In some people, pain results only when pressure is applied to the tooth.

Swelling around the tooth

Fever or headache

oul-tasting drainage from the infected tooth

Dr. Thomas K Paulose
Dr. Thomas K. Paulose is the Director Clinical Administration at Dr. Nechupadam Dental, Kochi, India. He is a specialist in oral prosthetics, Aesthetic / Cosmetic dentistry and a certified Implantologist & Implant Prosthodentist.
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