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.
Answered 7/16/2015
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Severe decay: Severe decay can cause severe pain, see a dentist asap!
Answered 10/4/2016
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See dentist: Most commonly a cavity - tooth decay. Other causes, sinus infection, cracked tooth, grinding of teeth, trauma. Take OTC meds and see dentist for diagnosis.
Answered 4/30/2016
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Infection: Get to a dentist ASAP to find the cause of your pain and the best treatment. In the meantime OTC pain meds can help. Ice may also provide some relief.
Answered 2/4/2017
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Toothache: Some causes include infection (abscess), fracture, sinusitis, parafunctional habits, malocclusion, and many other reasons. Please see Dentist for differential diagnosis and appropriate treatment. Putting off care is not advised.
Answered 2/4/2017
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