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Why Do Teeth Hurt?

The intense pain you feel from your teeth could be caused by a number of factors. Remember, teeth are made up of living tissue called dentin.

Key takeaways:

  • Tooth pain is in most cases caused by cavities, which are holes forming on the enamel layer of teeth.
  • The exposed dentin will register pain upon pressure or contact with hot and cold substances. Bacteria will enter through cavities, eventually causing inflammation and infection in the cavity.
  • Gum disease caused by bacteria is yet another cause of tooth pain. Receding gums will expose the roots of teeth causing severe pain.
  • Nerves in the cavity will scream with every sip of hot coffee, every bite of cold ice cream, and will often require a root canal, which scoops out the inflamed pulp and replaces it with a rubbery material, according to the American Association of Endodontics (AAE).

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