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What Causes Sharp Pain In Broke Off Tooth?

Over six months ago a substantial part (about 1/4) of my back bottom left tooth broke off due to a cavity. Due to financial reasons and other dental proceedures need I have not had it removed yet. This morning (May 28, 2014) I brushed my teeth and since then my tooth is aching badly. Very sharp pain, specifically when I such my cheek in (habit to keep hot or cold off the tooth) what could be causing this? Is it possible that I dislodged something that was covering a nerve ending? I know I need to get in to see my dentist immediately, but is there anything I can do while I wait to get in?
Mon, 2 Jun 2014
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Hello, Thank you for consulting with HCM.
As you are mentioning that your tooth was broken six months ago, it means the tooth was infected at that time only.
Now the pain in the tooth denotes that the infection has spread to the apex of the tooth and formed an abscess.
You have to visit your dentist now as this problem can not be solved only by medication or something else, as a root canal should be done in the tooth to reduce the infection.
Till then you can start with some painkillers to relieve pain for sometime.
Hope it will help you.
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What Causes Sharp Pain In Broke Off Tooth?

Hello, Thank you for consulting with HCM. As you are mentioning that your tooth was broken six months ago, it means the tooth was infected at that time only. Now the pain in the tooth denotes that the infection has spread to the apex of the tooth and formed an abscess. You have to visit your dentist now as this problem can not be solved only by medication or something else, as a root canal should be done in the tooth to reduce the infection. Till then you can start with some painkillers to relieve pain for sometime. Hope it will help you.