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Dental Treatment Depends on What's Really Causing Your Tooth Pain
posted: Jul. 29, 2021.
Not all toothaches are alike: Some are sharp and last only a second or two; others throb continuously. You might feel the pain in one tooth, or it could Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
See Your Dentist if You're Experiencing One of These 3 Oral Problems
posted: Mar. 31, 2021.
If your dental health isn't in the best of shape, a survey conducted by the American Dental Association (ADA) says the cause is likely one of three common oral Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
The Kind of Tooth Pain You Have May Identify the True Problem
posted: Dec. 20, 2020.
Pain can tell you things. Not verbally, of course, as in, “Hey, your appendix is inflamed!” But the quality of your pain—dull or sharp, constant or intermittent, acute or Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Why and How to Save a Diseased Tooth
posted: Aug. 01, 2020.
Let's say you have a diseased tooth you think might be on its last leg. It might be possible to save it, perhaps with a significant investment of time Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Tooth Pain? Here Are Some Possible Causes
posted: Jun. 22, 2020.
“My tooth hurts…or maybe more than one. Or, it might be my gums.” If you're having trouble describing the pain in your mouth, don't feel bad. Although our body's pain Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Where - and How - Does it Hurt? Getting to the Source of Tooth Pain
posted: Jun. 02, 2020.
Although toothaches are common, not all tooth pain originates from the same source. But regardless of its cause, you need to take prompt action to find out and begin Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
See Your Dentist to Find out the Real Cause for Your Tooth Pain
posted: Apr. 03, 2020.
If you have tooth pain, we want to know about it. No, really—we want to know all about it. Is the pain sharp or dull? Is it emanating from Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Don't Ignore Sudden Tooth Pain - Your Teeth may be Telling you Something
posted: Feb. 13, 2020.
Nothing grabs your attention like a sharp tooth pain, seemingly hitting you out of nowhere while you’re eating or drinking. But there is a reason for your sudden agony Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Only a Dental Exam can Identify the Root Cause of Your Tooth Pain
posted: Jan. 14, 2020.
A toothache means you have tooth decay, right? Not necessarily — your pain could be signaling a number of potential causes. Determining where, how much and how often it Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
3 Types of Tooth Pain and What They Might be Telling You
posted: Jul. 02, 2019.
Physical pain is never pleasant or welcomed. Nevertheless, it’s necessary for your well-being—pain is your body telling you something isn’t right and needs your attention. That fully applies to tooth Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Before we Extract That Problem Tooth, Let's Consider Saving it
posted: Mar. 30, 2019.
Even though an implant is now as close to life-like as modern dentistry can produce, it won’t surpass the function of your own natural tooth. That’s not to say Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Don't Ignore Tooth Pain - You May Need a Root Canal
posted: Oct. 11, 2018.
Tooth decay is one of the most common diseases in the world, nearly as prevalent as the common cold. It’s also one of the two major dental diseases—the other Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
The Details About Your Tooth Sensitivity Pain can tell you a Lot About the Cause
posted: Sep. 21, 2018.
Tooth sensitivity can be quite uncomfortable. But the glancing pain you feel may be more than an irritation — it may also be telling you there’s a deeper problem Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Why Your Teeth Hurt Will Determine How We Treat Them
posted: Aug. 12, 2018.
Your teeth and gums have a highly sensitive network of nerves. But while it can signal even the most subtle discomfort we may not be able to identify the Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
The Type of Tooth Pain You Have Could be Telling You What's Wrong
posted: May 14, 2018.
As with the rest of the body, tooth pain is an indication that something’s wrong. While the exact cause requires a dental exam, the location, quality and duration of Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
There may be more to that Toothache that Suddenly Stops Aching
posted: Dec. 14, 2017.
If a pain you’ve been feeling goes away, you might believe the problem that caused it is gone too. But that doesn’t mean it has, especially with a tooth. Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures
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