According to MedlinePlus, things unrelated to oral care and hygiene, like earaches, sinus pressure, and heart attacks, can cause toothaches, too. However, by practicing good oral hygiene and visiting your dental professional for regular checkups, most toothache causes can be avoided.
Depending on your symptoms, over-the-counter toothache medicine can help ease your pain while you're awaiting professional care.
There are also remedies you can try at home to relieve pain and minimize symptoms until you can get to your dental professional's office.
The above recommendations should help provide you with temporary relief until you can visit your dental professional. At your appointment, they will be able to diagnose what's causing your pain so they can provide you with treatment that keeps you smiling.
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