While tooth decay is often the primary cause of a toothache, it's important for you to have a complete oral examination to determine the cause. Other causes of a toothache can include the following: Infection Gum disease Grinding teeth (bruxism) Tooth trauma An abnormal bite Tooth eruption (in babies and school-age children) TMJ/TMD (Temporomandibular Joint [...]

Have you ever experienced a jolt of pain when you ate ice cream or sipped hot tea? If so, you may have some level of enamel erosion. A tooth's outermost covering is called enamel. This translucent layer is thin but extremely strong. In fact, it's the hardest tissue in the human body. Enamel acts as a [...]