A tooth pain or toothache is a pain in or around a tooth. A toothache or tooth pain is caused when the nerve in the root of a tooth or surrounding a tooth is irritated. Dental (tooth) infection, decay, injury, or losses of a tooth are the most common causes of dental pain. Pain may also occur after an extraction. Mild tooth pain can be treated at home. More serious tooth pain cannot be treated at home and requires treatment from a dentist.

Cause of Tooth Pain (Toothache)

There are many causes of tooth pain.

• Tooth decay
• Abscessed tooth
• Tooth fracture
• A damaged filling
• Repetitive motions, such as chewing gum or grinding teeth
  Infected gums

Symptoms of Toothaches

Symptoms of a toothache may include:

• Tooth pain that may be sharp, throbbing, or constant. In some people, pain results only
• When pressure is applied to the tooth.
• Swelling around the tooth
• Fever or headache
• Foul-tasting drainage from the infected tooth

Treatment of Toothache

The treatment of toothache depends on the cause and severity of the pain.

• Rinse your mouth with warm salt water: Mix a teaspoon of salt in a glass of warm water and rinse your mouth for 30 seconds. This can help reduce swelling and alleviate pain.
• Apply a cold compress: Place a cold compress on the affected area outside your mouth for 15-20 minutes to reduce swelling and numb the pain.
• Use over-the-counter pain medication: Over-the-counter pain medications such as ibuprofen or acetaminophen can help relieve toothache pain.
• See a dentist: If the toothache persists for more than a day or two, see a dentist as soon as possible. A dentist can diagnose the cause of the toothache and recommend the appropriate treatment, which may include a filling, root canal treatment, or extraction. We at Healthy Smiles Dental Clinic provide the best treatment for tooth pain in south Delhi and nearby.