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How To Cure Pain In The Front Tooth?

I went to bed last night feeling perfectly normal. I wake up and my whole mouth feels sore. That feeling goes away after a couple of minutes, however I notice my front tooth still has pain. It hurts when I apply pressure on the front of the tooth. I've never had any problems with this tooth. What could it be
Mon, 14 Apr 2014
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Hi! Welcome to Healthcaremagic.
I read your query. Do you recall any trauma to your face or front teeth like accidentally bitting on hard substance, some grain in food, or injury.
Or do you clench or grind teeth in sleep?
Is there any redness or swelling associated with the tooth with pain? If yes, then you may have infection of tooth and get an x-ray done.
If no, wait and see if the pain subsides after few days. You make take Tylenol or Ibuprofen for pain. Maintain oral hygiene. Avoid bitting from front teeth for few days. If required, take liquid diet. If the pain persists or worsen, visit a dentist for further check up and treatment.
Hope the answer helps you. Thank you!
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How To Cure Pain In The Front Tooth?

Hi! Welcome to Healthcaremagic. I read your query. Do you recall any trauma to your face or front teeth like accidentally bitting on hard substance, some grain in food, or injury. Or do you clench or grind teeth in sleep? Is there any redness or swelling associated with the tooth with pain? If yes, then you may have infection of tooth and get an x-ray done. If no, wait and see if the pain subsides after few days. You make take Tylenol or Ibuprofen for pain. Maintain oral hygiene. Avoid bitting from front teeth for few days. If required, take liquid diet. If the pain persists or worsen, visit a dentist for further check up and treatment. Hope the answer helps you. Thank you!