Toothache is generally defined as pain or inflammation in or around the tooth, 'often' caused by tooth decay or infection.
Common causes of toothache include:
- Dental Cavities (holes)
- Dental Trauma
- Dental Infection
- Gum Disease etc...
...Now that you are familiar with the causes of toothache, what should you do when your tooth hurts?
3 STEPS...
- Do not panic!!! Speak-up ( To a First Aider... Your Pharmacist, Dentist, Physician)
- First line of treatment could be prescription of an analgesic (pain-reliever) to help alleviate pain. NOTE: Do not speak-up to a wrong First Aider e.g. Traditional healers, Non-medical Professionals, You could get yourself in TROUBLE!
- Book an appointment with your Dentist as soon as possible for proper oral examination to determine the exact cause of the pain and plan an appropriate treatment.
