What is the cause of toothache?

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Toothache refers to the pain caused by various reasons. So what are the causes of toothache in life? Let's have a look.

What is the cause of toothache?

First: dentin allergy - because the relationship between the upper and lower teeth bite the face is not good, the method of brushing teeth is not correct (horizontal brush method), bad prosthesis (movable teeth clasp), or often eat hard things, etc. can grind off part of the enamel and expose the dentin, if you eat cold and hot hard food will cause dentin allergy. You can brush your teeth with sodium fluoride toothpaste to stop the pain.

Second: pulp congestion - caries cavity near the tooth basin, pulp congestion will occur. When eating cold food or sucking cold wind, it will cause a short period of soreness, and eating sweet and sour food is the same. At this time, sedatives and toothache water can be used to relieve pain. But if you want to save the teeth, you must go to the dentist for treatment.

Third: pulpitis - initial pulpitis in the absence of stimulation also has a short period of toothache, encounter cold and hot water will cause pain. Dental pulp has been suppurated, toothache is a long time of jumping pain, especially at night, there will be half headache and ear pain. When the teeth meet with hot water and hot food, they feel more painful and comfortable. Sometimes they feel restless and even cry.

matters needing attention

There are paranasal sinusitis, collar osteomyelitis, acute suppurative otitis media, masticatory muscle spasm, impacted teeth in the collar bone, tumor compression or nerve invasion, stomatitis, trigeminal neuralgia, joint dysfunction, etc.