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  2. Pulpitis - Wikipedia

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    The inflammation of the pulp is a side effect of the immune response and causes pain. [10] Pulpitis can often create so much pressure on the tooth nerve that the individual will have trouble locating the source of the pain, confusing it with neighboring teeth, called referred pain.

  3. Tooth Pain: Symptoms, Risks, and What to Do If You Have ...

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    Causes of tooth pain If your teeth hurt, it could be a dental problem, a general health problem completely unrelated to your mouth, or something else. Before you start to treat your tooth pain, it ...

  4. Toothache - Wikipedia

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    Based on the most common causes of toothache (dentin hypersensitivity, periodontitis, and pulpitis), the key indicators become localization of the pain (whether the pain is perceived as originating in a specific tooth), thermal sensitivity, pain on biting, spontaneity of the pain, and factors that make the pain worse.

  5. Tooth decay - Wikipedia

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    Depending on the extent of destruction, various treatments can be used to restore the tooth to proper function, or the tooth may be removed. [6] There is no known method to grow back large amounts of tooth. [9] The availability of treatment is often poor in the developing world. [2] Paracetamol (acetaminophen) or ibuprofen may be taken for pain ...

  6. Pulp necrosis - Wikipedia

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    In an immature permanent tooth pulpal necrosis causes the development of the root to stop. This causes the walls of the root to become fragile and thin which can make these teeth more prone to cervical root fracture and ultimately the tooth may be lost. These teeth in the past were treated with the calcium hydroxide apexification technique.

  7. Mouth infection - Wikipedia

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    Swelling within the oral cavity or cheeks, along with a history of progressively worsening tooth pain and fevers, is usually enough evidence to support the diagnosis of a mouth infection. Depending on the severity of the infection, further tests may include x-rays and CT scans of the mouth to better characterize the location and extent of the ...

  8. Tooth loss - Wikipedia

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    Tooth loss is a process in which one or more teeth come loose and fall out. Tooth loss is normal for deciduous teeth (baby teeth) , when they are replaced by a person's adult teeth . Otherwise, losing teeth is undesirable and is the result of injury or disease, such as dental avulsion , tooth decay , and gum disease .

  9. Dental emergency - Wikipedia

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    Pain can originate from the tooth, surrounding tissues or can have the sensation of originating in the teeth but be caused by an independent source (orofacial pain and toothache). Depending on the type of pain experienced an experienced clinician can determine the likely cause and can treat the issue as each tissue type gives different messages ...