How to Deal with Tooth Pain
Types of pain
1. Sharp pain when eating or drinking which is short lived.
Possible causes
- cavities
- cracked tooth
- exposed roots from recession of gums
2. Dull, throbbing pain that lasts for days
Possible causes
- infection
- clenching, occlusal overloading of the teeth
Any pain which fails to resolve itself should be investigated to determine its cause.