Question 1

inefted nerve in tooth hurts more in evening why?

Accepted Answer

Several reasons: The amount of stress during the day, the position your head may be in when sleeping, the amount of usage that tooth has had during the day all add up.  You must see your dentist asap to definitively treat this tooth to eliminate the cause of the pain -- either root canal treatment or tooth extraction.

Question 2

please help! tooth hurts when i chew on its side?

Accepted Answer

See your dentist: It could be a variety of things.  From a swollen ligament to a fractured root.  Have your dentist take an X-ray and do some exploratory evaluation to determine what is going on.  Best of luck :)

Question 3

my bottom tooth hurts, even to touch. why is that?

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There are a # of: Possible reasons for a tender, painful tooth. It is important to have this promptly evaluated by your dentist as there are potentially serious causes.

Question 4

my tooth hurts and it has black line at the bottom?

Accepted Answer

See dentist asap: black line could be decay, calculus/tartar, or a crack. See a dentist asap.

Question 5

my fixed tooth hurts, what's the solution for the pain?

Accepted Answer

Root canal?: The solution depends on the problem. If by fixed you mean it was filled then the cavity may have been too deep and now the pulp of your tooth is irreversibly inflamed. This situation is solved by doing a root canal on the tooth the remove the infected pulp. There may be other solutions but your question needs to be more specific. You can try 800 mg of Ibuprofen every 6 hours or 2 alleve every 12.

Question 6

my tooth hurts when i suck in air. what does this mean?

Accepted Answer

Nerve exposed: Your problem is likely the result of either a cavity or gum recession with exposed root surface either of which can be detected and treated by a visit to the dentist.  While a decayed tooth is more serious, sensitivity from gum recession can be indicative of a serious gum problem so that also requires a prompt evaluation.

Question 7

my upper tooth hurts when i bite down. what could it be?

Accepted Answer

Many issues can: Cause this symptom. Infection in the tooth or the gums could be the issue. Your bite can also be partly responsible. Sounds like you should get a dental exam for evaluation and ideas on what to do to correct your problem.  Good luck!

Question 8

what happens if my tooth hurts after chewing on hard food?

Accepted Answer

See dentist : You may have decay, a cracked  or broken tooth. You should see a dentist about this and this treated. Delay will make things worse, more complicated and more costly.

Question 9

the tip of my front right tooth hurts what can cause that?

Accepted Answer

Sensitive tooth: that can be caused by dental cares, sensitive tooth, or injury to the tooth or crack or trauma
you may  try desensitizing tooth past for few days, and see dentist if pain persist or if it is painful to both hot and cold

Question 10

silver filled tooth hurts when in contact with metal, why?

Accepted Answer

The phenomenon : Of different metals contacting each other in the mouth occurs for many people. This is a galvanic reaction recognized by many. No real problem but annoying. Consult w your dentist about the silver filling and discuss your options to replace it if needed.

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