Question 1

what can cause severe toothache?

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A few things: A few things can cause sever toothaches.  Most of the time it is a deep cavity.  It could also be a dying nerve, a dead nerve, an infection (of the tooth or the gums around it) or something else.  You should see a dentist to determine the cause and have it taken care of.

Question 2

how do i deal with severe toothache?

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Severe toothache: It's important that you see a dentist or medical care provider as a severe toothache can mean there is an infection or other tooth problem that needs attention.  Meanwhile, try alternating warm and cold packs that may help with the pain. Feel better soon!

Question 3

would a severe toothache be cured fast?

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Yes if treatment: Is rendered.  Typically severe pain is due to irreversible pulpitis or abscess.  A simple filling would not be the trick, nor will medicine (analgesics or antibiotics) cure the problem.  Most likely either root canal therapy or extraction will be the answer.  Of course medications help with symptoms.  But see a dentist asap.

Question 4

why do i only get a toothache at night? for the past few days i have been getting an extreme toothache and it is very severe, painful and chronic

Accepted Answer

Slow down: Very often when we start to slow down at night our aches and pains become obvious. You probably have a tooth problem that needs dental care. Get it checked out before it become serious.

Question 5

i have a severe toothache, im looking for affordable dentist?

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Dental costs: Dental costs are determined primarily by severity of the problem and complexity of the treatment.  Talk to Dentist about financing.  There may be numerous alternatives.  But toothache often signifies infection which can be quite dangerous, so don't wait.

Question 6

does penicillin work for severe toothaches?

Accepted Answer

Yes in some cases: If you have an abscessed tooth the penicillin will help the pain. It will not cure the problem though. If it is an abcessed tooth you will need root canal or extraction.

Question 7

what are some natural ways to get rid of severe toothache?

Accepted Answer

None.: Severe toothaches most commonly are caused by a cavity growing to the point that it reaches and kills the nerve in the tooth. If that's the case, only a root canal treatment or extraction will help. No medication, natural or not, will resolve the problem.

Question 8

i am pregnant what can i do or take to releave a severe toothache?

Accepted Answer

See a dentist: A severe toothache needs to be addressed asap. Just because you are pregnant does not mean you cannot have dental treatment, especially if it is an emergency.

Question 9

i have severe toothache and swelling is this what's causing me to feel weak?

Accepted Answer

Probably: It certainly can be the cause. Get to the dentist asap. Cold packs to keep swelling down, .  Ibuprofen if you can take it. The dentist will probably give you antibiotics and of course treat the tooth.

Question 10

should i have a severe toothache after a 4 root canal procedure on a mauler and if so, for how long?

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Maybe: It is not uncommon to have some discomfort or pain after a root canal, but it generally shouldn't be "severe." the amount of discomfort one should expect depends on several factors, like how severe was the tooth infection, how difficult was the root canal, how was the bone around the tooth affected. You should contact the dentist or endodontist who performed the root canal and get their input.

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