Tooth Pain

Woman holds cheek in pain

How to know if your tooth pain is a cavity - and what to do about it

A cavity is a small hole in your tooth caused by tooth decay. Over time, bacteria in your mouth create acids that wear down your tooth enamel (the...

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Woman holds side of face in pain at the dentist

What is a toothache?

A toothache is pain in or around one or more of your teeth and can range from minor to severe. Some toothaches can be treated at home while others...

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What is a tooth abscess?

What is an abscessed tooth? Openings in enamel allow bacteria to grow and infect the center of a tooth, which can spread from the root to the...

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