Dental and Oral Health (Seniors) |
Gums and tooth ache09/18/2000 |
what causes your gum to ache what causes a tooth ache
There are many factors that are associated with tooth ache and gum diseases. The most common causes of tooth ache are tooth decay, recession, erosion and deep restorations {fillings]. Gum disease presents with a wide clinical spectrum ranging from gingivitis [inflammation of gum] to periodontics [inflammation of ligaments that bind tooth to the bone]. Periodontics involves pocket formation and bone loss. Please check with your local dentist about the exact cause of pain.
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Abdel Rahim Mohammad, DDS, MS, MPH, FAAOM, FACD Clinical Professor of Geriatrics College of Dentistry The Ohio State University |