Many online sources show how to mix and fill a cavity with an at-home solution. This is not recommended because improper fillings and incomplete stoppage of tooth decay can lead to long-term problems. Read more: Can You Make Your Own Tooth Filling? Article
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Toothache
A toothache is pain on or around a tooth. It may have a variety of causes, including a cavity, abscess, or even sinusitis. Toothache symptoms include pain, headache, earache, bad taste in the mouth, and gum swelling. Dental X-rays and other tests performed by a dentist are used to diagnose the cause of a toothache. Toothache treatment depends on the underlying cause. Taking proper care of the teeth and gums can help prevent toothache.
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Home Remedies for Toothache
Toothache generally manifests as a sharp or shooting pain, which may be so severe that it doesn’t allow an individual to eat, sleep, or rest comfortably. There are a few common home remedies for a toothache.
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What to Do If Nothing Is Helping a Toothache
Here are 16 tips for managing a toothache at home, as well as when to seek help from your dentist.
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How Do You Stop a Toothache At Home?
What causes a toothache? Learn how to take care of a toothache at home and the signs that there may be a more serious underlying condition from that toothache.
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Can You Fix Tooth Decay?
While tooth decay can be prevented, once it starts it can only be stopped from progressing further. It can’t be reversed.
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What’s Causing My Tooth Pain?
What's causing my tooth pain? Learn the signs of tooth pain and what might be causing it.
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