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Diagnosis of Toothache

See your dentist as soon as possible if you have toothache. Toothache is often treatable, but your dentist needs to find out what the problem is first. You may think you know which tooth is affected, but the nerves in the teeth sometimes give the brain the wrong message. This means that the problem could actually be in another tooth, or even the other jaw.

Your dentist will examine your teeth and gums to look for signs of swelling, redness and tooth damage. Your dentist may also rinse the areas with warm water to dislodge any food particles and to test whether you are sensitive to heat. You may also need to have X-rays to look for tooth decay, cracks in the teeth, or problems with the jaw bone.

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