Teeth are remarkably strong, but they can chip, crack, or break. When a tooth chips or breaks, it may not hurt. However, your tongue usually feels the sharp area quite quickly. Minor tooth fractures usually don’t cause pain, but if a large piece of the tooth breaks off, it can hurt. The nerve inside the tooth may be damaged.
Pain from a broken or cracked tooth may be constant or may come and go. Many people feel pain when they chew because chewing puts pressure on the fractured tooth fragment
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Although teeth grinding can be caused by stress and anxiety, it often occurs during sleep and is more likely caused by stress, abnormal bite or missing or crooked teeth.
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A dead tooth is a tooth that no longer receives blood supply. All tissues and bones in your body need blood to continue to function, and if a tooth does not receive that, then it dies.
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Dental anxiety is a sense of uneasiness/apprehension when it comes to dental treatment. People have exaggerated or unfounded worries or fears. People with dental anxiety often put off routine care for years or even decades. To avoid it, they’ll put up with gum infections (periodontal disease), pain, or even broken and unsightly teeth.
There are varying degrees of dental anxiety. At the extreme, a person may never see a dentist. Others may force themselves to go but they may not sleep the night before. It’s not uncommon for people to feel sick — or in some cases, to actually get sick — while they’re in the waiting room.
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Gum diseases range from simple gum inflammation (gingivitis) to more serious periodontitis that results in major damage to the soft tissue and bone that support the teeth. If not managed could result in loss of teeth
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Impacted wisdom teeth (or impacted third molars) are wisdom teeth which do not fully erupt into the mouth because of blockage from other teeth (impaction). If the wisdom teeth do not have an open connection to the mouth, pain can develop with the onset of inflammation or infection or damage to the adjacent teeth.
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Having sensitive teeth can mean anything from getting a mild twinge to having severe discomfort that can continue for several hours. It can also be an early warning sign of more serious dental problems
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Having sensitive teeth can mean anything from getting a mild twinge to having severe discomfort that can continue for several hours. It can also be an early warning sign of more serious dental problems.
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