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Tooth Ache - First Aid and Emergency Treatment Guide

  Overview/Causes Tooth ache is primarily caused by tooth decay  Bacteria flourishes on sugar/starch in food particles inside mouth  A sticky plaque is then formed on teeth surface  The bacteria in the plaque produces acid  This acid erodes the enamel or hard covering of the teeth  This creates a cavity  The first sign of tooth decay is tooth ache  This occurs on eating something very cold/very hot/sweet  Tooth ache can also be caused by injury/trauma  Tooth ache can occur in children and adults  Symptoms Pain in the tooth radiates to jaw, cheek, ear  Pain while chewing  Increased sensitivity to hot/cold things  Swelling in the jaw  Discharge/Bleeding from tooth or gums  treatments a floss to remove any particle lodged between teeth  Learn flossing from a dentist Take a pain relieving tablet  Apply benzocaine containing antiseptic  Applying clove oil also might help  Do not place aspirin directly against the gums  This might lead to burning of