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Toothache 101: Symptoms and Causes
What Is a Toothache and What Are the Symptoms and Common Causes?
A toothache is a throbbing pain that is usually due to tooth decay or tooth infection, such as tooth abscesses and tooth root inflammation. If you suspect your child has a toothache, be sure to schedule an appointment with their pediatric dentist immediately!
The Most Common Symptoms of a Toothache Are:
- a throbbing pain
- bad breath
- sensitivity to hot and cold
- pain when chewing
- pain when swallowing
- pain when breathing through the nose
- red and swollen gums / gum inflammation
- Common Causes of Toothaches
- tooth decay
- tooth infection
- tooth abscesses
- tooth root inflammation
- temporomandibular joint dysfunction
- tooth grinding
How To Treat Toothaches
If you suspect your child has a toothache, be sure to schedule an appointment with their dentist immediately! In the meantime, there are a few things you can do at home to help relieve the pain:
- Apply a cold compress to the area of toothache
- Take ibuprofen or acetaminophen for pain relief
- Rinse the mouth with warm water
- Gently brush the teeth and gums with a toothbrush
Prevention Tips For Toothaches
- There are a few things you can do to help prevent toothaches in your children:
- Make sure they brush their teeth twice a day with fluoride toothpaste.
- Floss their teeth once a day.
- Take them for regular dental checkups.
- If they are prone to tooth decay, have them drink fluoridated water and eat fluoride-rich foods.
Let’s Review What We’ve Learned About Toothaches
A toothache is a throbbing pain that is usually due to tooth decay or tooth infection. If you suspect your child has a toothache, be sure to schedule an appointment with a pediatric dentist immediately! We reviewed a few things you can do at home to help relieve the pain. We also discussed some common symptoms and causes of toothaches and a few things you can do at home to prevent them such as brushing teeth twice a day with fluoride toothpaste, flossing once a day, taking children for regular dental checkups.
Now you know more about toothaches! If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to ask your favorite dentist.
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