Nothing is stopping my tooth pain
Persistent tooth pain can come from an inflamed pulp, infection, crack, exposed dentine, gum disease, or a bite problem and needs examination.
The short answer
Tooth pain that keeps returning can result from pulp inflammation, infection, a crack, exposed dentine, gum disease, or excessive biting force.
What can you do to keep the painful area comfortable and clean?
Keep the area clean, avoid chewing on that side, and use only suitable medicines according to their label. Do not place aspirin or caustic substances on the gum.
When should persistent pain affecting sleep or eating be assessed?
Arrange prompt care when pain persists or affects sleep or eating. Swelling, fever, difficulty swallowing or breathing, or inability to open the mouth needs urgent care.
Could an inflamed or infected pulp be causing your pain?
Is the pulp inflamed or infected? Is there a crack or gum cause? Would treatment require a filling, root canal treatment, extraction, or another option?
Frequently asked questions
Can this be diagnosed online?
Online information can explain the subject, but diagnosis requires an examination and sometimes imaging.
When should I seek care?
Is the pulp inflamed or infected? Is there a crack or gum cause? Would treatment require a filling, root canal treatment, extraction, or another option?
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Who wrote this page
This library is published by Dental Nation, a licensed dental group practising in the United Arab Emirates. Pages are written and overseen by the same clinical team that treats patients in our clinics, and are held to a fixed editorial standard for safety and accuracy.
This page is patient education, not medical advice, and cannot replace an examination. Anything urgent — facial swelling, trauma, uncontrolled bleeding or severe pain — needs a dentist or emergency care now.