What To Do About a Toothache
Toothaches are a symptom indicating that a nerve root in or around a tooth is irritated. Most commonly, that irritation is caused by a tooth infection, tooth decay, gum disease, a damaged tooth, the loss of a tooth, or some dental procedures. The most obvious symptom of a toothache in West Edmonton is pain, but there are other common related symptoms. Your teeth may be unusually sensitive to heat and cold. You may notice swelling in your gums around the affected tooth, or even in your jaw and face. You may taste blood or a discharge from the affected gums or teeth. The pain related to an infected, decayed, or damaged tooth is not always restricted to the area of the tooth. Toothache-related pain can radiate (reach into) your cheek, jaw, and even your ear and cause ear aches and headaches. How to prevent toothaches The very best remedy for a toothache is preventing the toothache in the first place. We’ll suggest some home remedies for mild toothaches, but every toothache i...