10 Causes of Ear Pain
Cause #6: Toothache
Toothache or dental pain occurs when there is pain in the teeth or supporting structures. Toothache can be so severe that it may disrupt daily activities such as eating and sleeping. Most cases of toothache are due to inflammation of the pulp when there is tooth decay, trauma, dentin hypersensitivity, abscesses, and apical periodontitis.
Symptoms of a toothache include pain, headache, ear pain, and sensitivity to warm or cold food and beverages. Toothache can be prevented through good oral hygiene and avoidance of a cariogenic diet. This includes regular brushing, flossing, visits to the dentist, and reduction of refined sugars.
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