Tooth Pain Under a Crown

Toothache has several recognised causes, including decay, a dental abscess, a cracked or damaged tooth, a loose or broken filling, gum disease, grinding, braces, and sensitivity.

Avoid the trigger while the tooth hurts and take pain medicine only according to its label. Temporary relief does not treat the dental problem causing the pain.

The history records where the pain is, how long it lasts, and whether heat, cold, sweet food or drink, chewing, or brushing brings it on. Examination and dental radiographs help assess the tooth.

The treatment follows the cause: decay, a damaged tooth, a filling problem, gum disease, grinding, or a dental infection each needs its own dental treatment. Root canal treatment is used when the pulp needs it.

Brush with fluoride toothpaste twice a day for about two minutes, clean between your teeth daily, limit sugary foods and drinks to occasional treats at mealtimes, and attend regular check-ups.

Swelling, fever, pain when biting, red gums, a bad taste, or pain that persists after the trigger are warning details to report with the toothache.

Get dental care when toothache lasts more than two days or does not settle with painkillers. Fever, pain on biting, red gums, a bad taste, or cheek or jaw swelling need prompt dental attention.