08/07/2025
ODONTALGIA /TOOTHACHE
Toothache also known as dental pain or tooth pain is the pain in the teeth or their supporting structure caused by dental disease. When severe it may impact sleep, eating and other daily activities .
CAUSES OF TOOTHACHE
1. Cavities
2. Cracked tooth
3. A damaged dental restorations
4. Teeth grinding or clenching
5. Gum disease
Symptoms of gum disease
1. Bad breath
2. Red or swollen him
3. Sensitivity to hot or cold food
4. Tenderness or pain when you chew food.
5. Gum that easily bleeds, particularly when you brush your tooth
Risk factors
1. Poor oral hygiene
2. Dental decay
3. Impacted wisdom teeth
4. Pregnancy
5. Smoking
6. Dry mouth
7. Genetic
8. Dental infection