Toothache
Toothache
usually refers to pain around the
teeth or jaws. In most instances,
toothaches are caused by tooth or jaw
problems, such as a dental cavity, a
cracked tooth, an exposed tooth root,
gum disease, disease of the jaw joint
(temporo- mandibular joint), or spasms
of the muscles used for chewing. The
severity of a toothache can range from
chronic and mild to sharp and
excruciating. The pain may be
aggravated by chewing or by cold or
heat.
Causes of toothache Common dental causes of toothache
include dental cavities, dental
abscess, gum disease, irritation of
the tooth root, cracked tooth
syndrome, temporomandibular disease,
impaction, and eruption.
Dental Cavities
Dental cavities (caries) are holes in
the two outer layers of a tooth called
the enamel and the dentin. The enamel
is the outermost white hard surface
and the dentin is the yellow layer
just beneath the enamel. Both layers
serve to protect the inner living
tooth tissue called the pulp, where
blood vessels and nerves reside.
Certain bacteria in the mouth convert
simple sugars into acid. The acid
softens and (along with saliva)
dissolves the enamel and dentin,
creating cavities.
Gum Disease
Gum disease refers to inflammation of
the soft tissue (gingiva) and abnormal
loss of bone that surrounds the teeth
and holds them in place. Gum disease
is caused by toxins secreted by
bacteria in "plaque" that
accumulate over time along the gum
line. This plaque is a mixture of
food, saliva, and bacteria. Early
symptoms of gum disease include gum
bleeding without pain.
Toothache At A
Glance
A toothache can be
caused by a problem that does not
originate from a tooth or the jaw.
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