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Waht cause tooth pain?

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Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Inflammation: Inflammation causes pain. So does infection. Causes can include bruxism, fractures, carious lesions, and bone loss. If you call a local dentist and make an appointment a diagnosis can be made of your specific problem.

Answered 7/5/2015

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Many things: Tooth pain can develop from decayed teeth, to fractured teeth to TMJ issues like clenching and grinding, best to consult a dentist so it can be determined with x-rays and good exam the origin of the pain.

Answered 10/4/2016

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Dr. Gabriel Malouf answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Many things...: Lots of different things can cause tooth pain, and the remedies are specific. You really need to determine the cause and correct it rather than miserably trying one mediocre intervention after another. Fortunately many solutions are both quick and simple. See your dentist and be well :).

Answered 8/25/2018

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Dr. Robert Devin answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Tooth pain: Two things cause most pain in the body. Trauma, or infection. Same with teeth. Trauma speaks for itself. But trauma can be subtle too from an event days or years before that slowing kills the blood vessels to a tooth. Once that happens pain, and an abscess follow. Tooth decay and gum disease also cause pain. They are infections. Once the toxins of decay reach the center(pulp) pain follows.

Answered 7/5/2015

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Many causes: Cracked tooth, bad bite, decay, pulp disease, gum disease, all can cause tooth pain.

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Dr. Randolph Todd answered

Specializes in Endodontics

Many things -: Oral pain can be caused by many conditions. Some relate to the teeth while others may not. The first step is to visit your dentist to rule in or out the relationship to your teeth. If it is not related to your teeth see your physician. Once the diagnosis is established execute the treatment to eliminate your pain. Good luck -.

Answered 10/4/2016

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Dr. Paul Grin answered

Specializes in Pain Management

The most common: There can be many causes for tooth pain, the most common including dental decay, a trauma or infection.

Answered 7/5/2015

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Dr. Kevin Nail answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Tooth pain: Tooth pain can be from any number of reasons: trauma, infection, dental decay, tooth fracture, sinusitis, oral cancer (less likely), gum disease, foreign objects trapped in the gums, malpositioned teeth. If you are experiencing tooth pain, go see a dentist for evaluation. I am sure a dentist could figure out the cause of your pain.

Answered 7/5/2015

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Dr. Louis Gallia answered

Specializes in Surgery - Oral & Maxillofacial

Many causes: As outlined by the previous answers, many causes. Best solution is to see your dentist who will examine you, make diagnosis and suggest treatment.

Answered 10/4/2016

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Dr. Brian Warner answered

Specializes in Endodontics

Inflammation: A cavity or a crack in a tooth can cause the pulp (nerve) of a tooth to become inflamed. With inflammation, there is a reduced pain threshold that can result in an otherwise non-painful stimulus to cause pain, or pain may occur spontaneously. When the inflammation progresses further down the root canal, the tissues surrounding the root become inflamed. This causes pain to biting and chewing.

Answered 10/4/2016

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