5 Of The Most Common Causes Of Toothache

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5 OF THE MOST COMMON CAUSES OF TOOTHACHE
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TOOTH DECAY, DENTAL CAVITIES, AND CARIES
Cavities are holes that indicate permanent damage
to the hard covering of a tooth and are the
leading causes of toothache. They aggravate as
they progress into the soft parts of the tooth,
such as the pulp that contain soft tissue and
nerves. Without treatment, they can cause severe
infections and tooth damage.
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TOOTH ABSCESS
A tooth abscess is a sac filled with pus, usually
caused by an infection. The infection could
result from tooth decay or chipping or breaking a
tooth, creating an enamel opening. Bacteria enter
the tooths centre or pulp through that opening
which causes an infection. The infection spreads
from the tooths root to the surrounding tissue,
like the gum and the bones holding the tooth in
the jaw.
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BRUXISM OR TEETH GRINDING
Bruxism is the regular grinding of teeth,
consciously or unconsciously, for instance,
during sleep. It causes jaw muscle injuries and
aches. Jaw grinding also leads to the wearing out
of teeth and eventually to aching teeth and their
loss.
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SINUSITIS
A sinus infection can cause teeth to ache,
especially the teeth at the upper back. Sinuses
are empty spaces in the skull linked to the nasal
cavity. When infected, the tissues within the
sinuses become inflamed and cause pain due to the
pressure.
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GUM DISEASE
Gingivitis and periodontitis are gum diseases
where the main symptom is a toothache. Gingivitis
occurs first as a mild infection, but if
untreated, it progresses into aggressive
periodontitis. These gum diseases cause gum
inflammation and the gums reddening at the base
of the teeth called the gingiva. It advances due
to the accumulation of plaque, which causes the
infection along the gingiva.