Having a toothache is never fun. All you want to do is get relief, but many people are simply too busy or too afraid to see the dentist when it happens. Unfortunately, toothaches aren’t like regular injuries, and they won’t typically go away on their own. Worse yet, the longer you go without help, the more serious they could get.
In fact, believing that your tooth pain is “no big deal” can not only be bad for your tooth, but it can also be dangerous for your overall health, too. If left untreated, oral health infections such as abscesses can even be fatal. Here’s why it’s so important to address your toothache as soon as possible.
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