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WHAT IS TOOTHACHE? Pain or inflammation in or around the tooth, often caused by tooth decay or infection. One usually feels toothache pain as a constant or intermittent ache that does not go away. Temperature changes, such as exposure to cold drinks or pressure on the tooth while chewing, can stimulate a toothache. Some toothache can arise without any stimulation.   Odontalgia  is another name for a toothache. CAUSES OF TOOTHACHE * Toothache commonly occurs due tooth decay or cavity.  People usually feel pain  when the cavity gets larger and deeper into the layers of tooth structure. *  Lo calized collections of pus communicating with the oral cavity through the gingival sulcus or other  sites (infection) can cause toothache. * Fracture o f a tooth can expose the sensitive dentin or even the pulp,  causing tooth pain every time one puts pressure on it with biting or chewing (called "cracked tooth syndrome"). *  After getting a crown filling done   th

INTRODUCTION Smoking is a significant lifestyle factor affecting not only systemic health but also the oral health. An estimated 27.9% of U.S. adults are current smokers and 23.3% are former smokers. The prevalence of smoking is higher in males (30.9%) as compared with females (25.1%). Studies have reported that smokers have poorer periodontal conditions than non smokers and this makes as a major risk factor for periodontitis. EFFECTS OF SMOKING ON ORAL HEALTH Most people are aware that smoking is bad for their health. However, many people don't realise the damage that smoking does to their mouth, gums and teeth. Well, the inflammation of gingiva in response to plaque accumulation is reduced in smokers as compared to non smokers. Studies have consistently demonstrated that smokers are present with less gingival inflammation than non smokers. Some studies also reported that smokers have less Bleeding On Probing than the non smokers. Although gingival inflammation app