In ancient times, toothache treatment was mainly based on decoction, supplemented by acupuncture at meridian points.

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Toothache is mostly caused by pulp (tooth nerve) infection caused by gingivitis and periodontitis, dental caries (cavities) or fractured teeth. It is caused by not paying attention to oral hygiene, long-term irritation of the teeth by soft tartar and hard tartar formed by food residues, bacteria and other substances around the teeth, incorrect tooth brushing habits, vitamin deficiency and other reasons.

Toothache is one of the common symptoms of a variety of dental diseases and periodontal diseases. It is characterized by toothache, swollen gums, difficulty chewing, thirst and bad breath, or pain that comes and goes, and is cold or hot. Irritation pain, cheek swelling, etc.

The gums are bright red or purple, swollen, and soft. Sometimes there is erosion or granulation tissue hyperplasia and eversion at the gingival margin. The gums bleed easily when brushing or eating, but there is generally no spontaneous bleeding, and the patient has no obvious subjective symptoms. , sometimes itching or swelling may occur.