Question 1

tooth pain that comes and goes. triggered by stress, when biting down, and cold. pain is extreme and will travel to eye and forehead. feels like brain freeze. nothing will help it until it subsides on its own in about 10 minutes. tooth is cracked?

Accepted Answer

: It appears the tooth is fractured, or you have a restoration that has a carious lesion underneath it. This will not resolve by itself, it will only get worse over time. Please see a local dentist to determine exactly what the issue is and if the tooth is restorable or hopeless.

Question 2

pain in tooth comes and goes when i grind or not?

Accepted Answer

It can: By grinding, you are creating trauma to the tooth.  This can lead to soreness of the tooth, but may not be the only cause.  Have a dentist evaluate for possible causes.

Question 3

should i still go to work if i have tooth pain?

Accepted Answer

Depends on cause: In some cases you may be able to go about with a mild toothache, including going to work. However, it is important to determine the cause of the ache to avoid complications of infection.

Question 4

is it normal to have a random tooth pain that goes away a few minutes after?

Accepted Answer

: Dental pain on a daily basis is not normal. Since you've listed nasal congestion, your maxillary tooth pain may be attributed to sinus inflammation.

Question 5

1month tooth pain on chewing crunchyfood after cavity filin .4 days ago dr put temporary filin bt still painful.how long 2 wait 2 see if d pain wil go?

Accepted Answer

Call your dentist: Call your dentist now and schedule an appointment to have him\her take a look a re-evaluate the tooth to see what, if anything, should be done at this point. There are lot's of possible problems and several ways to resolve it.  Your own dentist should know best after examining you.

Question 6

can tooth pain make you sick?

Accepted Answer

Question is  ?: Sick as in physically ill with fever, nausea, etc ?  Depends on the person, as pain can induce many bodily reactions and responses. If the pain is from an infected tooth and infected bone and tissue, yes you can be sick, but from the infection. See your Dentist to diagnose the source of the pain and provide the best treatment to relieve it. You may get some TEMPORARY relief from alleve / advil (ibuprofen).

Question 7

what can i do for  tooth pain?

Accepted Answer

Diagnosis: In order to treat your pain  definitively  you need to see the dentist to make an accurate diagnosis. Once you have a diagnosis they may recommend what type of treatment is needed to relieve you pain. For short term discomfort if you have no contraindications, Ibuprofen may be helpful.

Question 8

any tips for severe tooth pain?

Accepted Answer

OTC and DDS!: Take some otc pain medication such as advil, motrin, aleve (naproxen) or what you would normally take for a headache and see your dentist asap to find the cause and treat it.

Question 9

what can i take for my tooth pain?

Accepted Answer

OTC med/see dentist: While otc meds may get you by, toothache usually means that there is something wrong with your teeth/gums.  Only your dentist can take care of the problem and possibly prescribe stronger meds.  Do not delay because. Dental problems get worse over time.

Question 10

tooth pain at night when i lay down?

Accepted Answer

Root canal: Oftentimes this is the result of an infection in the tooth. Sleep on 2-3 pillows to raise your head until you have a chance to visit a root canal doc ( endodontist) to have it evaluated.

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Tooth pain that comes and goes. triggered by stress, when biting down, and cold. pain is extreme and will travel to eye and forehead. feels like brain freeze. nothing will help it until it subsides on its own in about 10 minutes. tooth is cracked?

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Pain in tooth comes and goes when i grind or not?

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Should i still go to work if i have tooth pain?

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Is it normal to have a random tooth pain that goes away a few minutes after?

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1month tooth pain on chewing crunchyfood after cavity filin .4 days ago dr put temporary filin bt still painful.how long 2 wait 2 see if d pain wil go?

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Can tooth pain make you sick?

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What can i do for tooth pain?

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