Just like the sugary beverages that cause so many toothaches, tooth pain comes in many different varieties. Dental pain can range in severity from hardly noticeable to abject misery, and it can take forms like soreness, throbbing, sensitivity, or a stabbing sensation when biting down. Depending on what causes it and how much it interferes with your activities of daily living, tooth discomfort may be a dental emergency. Here’s a brief guide to some of the different types of tooth pain and how to tell if you need an emergency dentist.
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