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How do you stop a referred tooth pain?
Referred tooth pain treatments We recommend scheduling an appointment with your dentist as soon as you can. While you wait, you can try over-the-counter pain medication to get some relief. Your dentist can check if an underlying issue with your tooth, such as a cavity, abscess or injury, is causing you pain.
How far can tooth pain radiate?
Toothache Symptoms There may be severe pain to pressure, or to hot or cold stimuli. The pain may persist for longer than 15 seconds after the stimulus is removed. As the area of inflammation increases, the pain becomes more severe. It may radiate to the cheek, the ear, or the jaw.
Can a toothache last for years?
Chronic: If you are suffering from a toothache that persists for longer than six months, you should seek treatment as soon as possible. It is particularly crucial to see your dentist if your pain becomes severe or if it hinders your daily activities.
How long does nerve pain last after dental work?
What your Dentist may do. In most cases the nerve damage will resolve itself over a period of time, any residual nerve damage should resolve within 6-12 months.
Can toothache transfer to other teeth?
Can a Toothache Move to Other Teeth? When a person experiences a cavity, it can extend into the structure of the tooth, such as the pulp or nerve, if left untreated. While it is often that tooth experiencing the pain, it can radiate to surrounding teeth as well.
Can toothache cause other teeth to hurt?
Tooth pain can affect a single tooth or multiple teeth. It might also be accompanied by pain in other parts of the mouth, such as the gums and jaw.
Can 1 bad tooth make other teeth hurt?
What does it mean when you tap your tooth and it hurts?
If tapping lightly on the tooth causes acute pain, this is usually a sign of local infection. Infections can often be treated with the simple use of antibiotics, but, in severe cases, an abscess may develop in the gums, teeth or bone of the jaw that may require surgical drainage.