toothache – Dental Health Society https://dentalhealthsociety.com Information on Dental Health and Dental Services Mon, 17 Jan 2022 19:06:44 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.7.12 What Causes a Tooth to Abscess? https://dentalhealthsociety.com/general/what-causes-a-tooth-to-abscess/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=what-causes-a-tooth-to-abscess Mon, 17 Jan 2022 15:54:00 +0000 https://dentalhealthsociety.com/?p=1677 When harmful bacteria cause an infection in a tooth or in the gums, there is a chance that an abscess will form. Pus gathers at the source of the infection, appearing as a lump or boil. This inflammation will often make the area swollen and painful. Getting a diagnosis of an asbcess, or suspecting you...

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]]> Do Cavities Hurt? What Happens, and Why They Should Get Filled https://dentalhealthsociety.com/general/do-cavities-hurt-what-happens-and-why-they-should-get-filled/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=do-cavities-hurt-what-happens-and-why-they-should-get-filled Mon, 10 Jan 2022 16:46:00 +0000 https://dentalhealthsociety.com/?p=1671 Most people think that toothaches and cavities go together. While they often do, some cavities hurt very little or not at all—at first. Likewise, a tooth can experience pain without a cavity.  Any cavity, whether it hurts a little, a lot, or not at all, should be taken seriously and fixed as soon as possible....

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