Dental Pain & Infections
Tooth pain can range from mild sensitivity to severe, persistent pain, and there are many possible causes. Whether your tooth hurts when you bite, feels sensitive to hot or cold, or you’ve developed sore gums or a constant ache, understanding your symptoms is the first step towards finding the right treatment.
What’s Causing Your Tooth Pain?
Every type of tooth pain is different. Dr Jon Cowie explains the most common types of tooth pain, what might be causing them, and when it’s important to see a dentist. Choose the video that best matches your symptoms to learn more.
Worried You May Have a Tooth Infection?
A dental infection can develop when bacteria reach the inside of the tooth or surrounding tissues. Common signs include severe toothache, swelling, a bad taste in your mouth, pus or a small gum boil. Dental infections usually require professional treatment and should not be ignored.