Dental Pain
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Dental Pain Risk Factors
Risk factors for dental disease that can result in dental pain include:
Diet high in sugar or starch, such as candy and sweets
Family history for tooth and
gum disease
Lack of regular dental care
Poor dental hygiene
Presence of
dental plaque
Additional risk factors for dental disease include:
Breathing through the mouth
Crooked teeth
Dental bridges, braces or partial dentures
Diabetes
HIV infection
Pregnancy
Smoking
Dental injury
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Dental Pain Symptoms
Related Conditions
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Last Updated: Aug 20, 2008
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Stephen J. Schueler, MD
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John H. Beckett, MD
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D. Scott Gettings, MD
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