There are various causes of toothaches. There's a whole list, actually, including some causes that aren't related to disease. Have you ever bitten into something, like a juicy Granny Smith apple, and noticed a little pain afterward? How about jaw tightness or toothache after a long, stressful week at work? It's normal for braces to cause toothaches as teeth are slowly being shifted to straighten them. However, your older teenager's toothache could also be traced back to impacted wisdom teeth. Are you also experiencing jaw pain or ear ache? This could be related to the same sorts of issues that cause a toothache. Another one of the common causes of a toothache is teeth grinding, also known as bruxism. Bruxism involves grinding or gritting of teeth and is a common problem during sleep. If you have ever suffered from bruxism, it may come as no surprise to you that teeth grinding tends to trace back to - you guessed it - stress. Up to 70% of cases may be traced back to a reaction to life stress. But combating stress and learning to cope with it in healthier ways isn't the only solution. So what can you do about it [...]
