Category·Dental Health
Symptoms
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Tooth Sensitivity to Cold Water
This guide covers the common causes of a brief, sharp tooth sensitivity to cold water or cold air, how to tell them apart on your own, and when to see a dentist.
3 min read
When a Tooth Throbs Even at Rest
A guide to the common causes of a tooth that throbs on its own even without a stimulus, how to check for yourself, and the signs that mean you need to see a dentist.
3 min read
A Hole in Your Tooth
This article covers the symptom of a visible hole or pit appearing on the surface of a tooth. It explains common causes, how to check for it yourself, and when to see a dentist.
2 min read
When Hot Food Makes a Tooth Hurt
An overview of common causes behind a tooth throbbing from hot food or drink, plus how to check it yourself and the warning signs that call for a dentist visit.
3 min read
Tooth Sensitivity When Eating Sour Foods
Covers the symptom of a stinging or sharp sensation in the teeth when eating sour foods. This commonly occurs with dentin hypersensitivity or dental caries (tooth decay), and this article explains how to check it yourself and the signs that call for a dental visit.
2 min read
Tooth Sensitivity While Brushing
An overview of the common causes of momentary tooth sensitivity while brushing, how to check it yourself, and when to see a dentist.
3 min read
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