Dental problems and conditions

A tooth that causes ongoing pain may be a sign of a serious problem.

Use the following chart to determine if you need to see dentist right away before it becomes too late.

SYMPTOMS		DIAGNOSIS		SELF- Home Care
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1. Did you have an injury that knocked out your tooth? Tooth loss in totto.	> Yes	You have TOOTH LOSS. Its tooth loss in totto.One may have tooth out of dental socket.This may be due to severe trauma or violence.	>	DENTAL EMERGENCY See your dentist or go to the emergency room right away. Keep the tooth moist. It's best to keep the tooth in your mouth until you get to the dentist or emergency room. The tooth may be saved.Another medium is milk in which an avulsed tooth can be carried to the dentist
No
2. Do you have pain that is specific to one tooth?
Yes
3. Have you broken or chipped a tooth, or is the tooth loose in its socket?	Yes	Your pain may be from a FRACTURED, CRACKED or LOOSE TOOTH.		Save any pieces of the tooth, wrap them in a cool, moist cloth and see your dentist as soon as possible.
No
4. Do you feel pain when you eat cold foods or liquids?	Yes	Your pain may be from a CAVITY or Dental caries		Make an appointment to see your dentist. This if ignored may cause further cavity progression.
No
*5. Do you have redness or swelling around one or more teeth, in your gums or on your face?	Yes	You may have a dental ABSCESS or an INFECTION in a tooth, gums or other tissues.It may be due to periapical abscess.		Very URGENT See your dentist right away.
No
6. Do you have redness and swelling in large areas of your gums, or is the skin inside your mouth peeling?	Yes	You may be having GINGIVITIS or PERIODONTITIS.		See your dentist right away. You may be given antibiotics to stop the dental  infection. Over-the-counter pain relievers,  may relieve discomfort.
No
7. Do you have headaches, pain near your ear, headaches, or do you hear a cracking sound when you bite?	Yes	Your pain may be from TEMPOROMANDIBULAR JOINT (TMJ) disorder, a condition that affects the jaws.		Try relaxing your jaw when you are tense or nervous. Stop chewing gum. Try a mild anti-inflammatory medicine.  If you don't get better, see your dentist.

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