As the decay gets larger, it may cause signs and symptoms such as: Toothache, spontaneous pain or pain that occurs without any apparent cause. Tooth sensitivity. Mild to sharp pain when eating or drinking something sweet, hot or cold.
Does tooth decay hurt?
Symptoms of tooth decay
Tooth decay may not cause any pain. However, if you have dental caries you might have: toothache – either continuous pain keeping you awake or occasional sharp pain without an obvious cause. tooth sensitivity – you may feel tenderness or pain when eating or drinking something hot, cold or sweet.
How do you stop a decaying tooth from hurting?
How to Manage Your Cavity Pain
- Make an appointment to see your dentist right away.
- Brush with warm water.
- Try an OTC anti-inflammatory pain reliever.
- Apply oil of cloves (eugenol)
- Keep your mouth as clean as possible.
- Consider sealing the cavity with a temporary OTC filling material.
