Toothache can be a severe and distressing condition, if you suffer from it you know what I mean. It can cause the sufferer severe pain.
What exactly is a toothache? It would seem a simple question. It's a tooth that hurts. And certainly that's correct. However that doesn't accurately describe the intensity of the pain that a sufferer can feel and it doesn't describe exactly how much a simple pain in the tooth can impact on just about every aspect of your life.
And it doesn't describe how a serious toothache can impact on so many areas of your life.
And it can describe different things. For example there is tooth "sensitivity" that feels pretty much like pain in the teeth. Sensitivity can be caused by a number of factors like excessive wear on the teeth from grinding the teeth at night. Or by recession of the gum that exposes more of the outer layer of the tooth to the effects of hot and cold food particularly.
And there can be many other factors. A cracked tooth for example, or flu, or sinus problems or gingivitis. Gingivitis is a condition where the gum draws back from the edges of the teeth following the build up of tartar, usually because of inadequate brushing.
There is a range of dental problems caused by poor gum health and pain in the teeth is one of them. And poor gum health is a leading cause of tooth loss in the US.
And there are some medical conditions that you would never have thought could cause toothache but can do so. Like Angina.
If you're a sufferer you ought be aware that some serious medical and dental conditions can cause jaw and tooth pain, and these ought to be diagnosed and treated speedily by a dental or medical professional.
However it is still possible to reduce the pain, or even eliminate it, if you're in need of doing so, by use of some simple home remedies. This may not be a permanent solution in many cases but may well provide some much needed relief while you're waiting for the condition to be diagnosed.
And it may surprise you to know how simple and effective some of these simple home remedies for toothache are.
So remember, if you have a problem with aching teeth you ought to find out why by consulting a professional. However remember as well that there are some very simple, inexpensive and effective remedies that will provide you with fast relief.
And if you need to perform at your peak you can't with aching teeth, so you need all the help you can get.
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