A toothache can feel different depending on what’s causing it.
The type of pain you have can help explain what might be going on.
Sharp pain when you eat or drink something cold
This type of pain may be caused by:
Receding gums.
A lost or worn filling.
A cracked or broken tooth.
What you can try short-term:
Use a desensitising toothpaste.
Brush twice a day for two minutes as normal.
At night, rub a small amount of the toothpaste onto the sore area and leave it on overnight.
If cold air makes it worse, covering your mouth when outside may help.
If there is no improvement after two weeks, make an appointment with your dentist.
Pain when you bite down
Pain when biting can be a sign of:
A cracked tooth.
Tooth decay.
A loose filling.
This type of pain should always be checked by a dentist.
A dull, lingering ache
A constant or ongoing ache that:
Comes and goes.
Needs painkillers to manage.
This may mean the nerve inside the tooth is irritate… Source by Oral Health Foundation Read More
