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Sharp pain when you bite down is one of those symptoms that’s hard to ignore — and shouldn’t be. A sudden, sharp pain when chewing is your tooth signalling that something is structurally or biologically wrong. Unlike the dull ache of a developing cavity or the generalised sensitivity of enamel erosion, pain specifically triggered by…

Sharp pain when you bite down is one of those symptoms that’s hard to ignore — and shouldn’t be. A sudden, sharp pain when chewing is your tooth signalling that something is structurally or biologically wrong. Unlike the dull ache of a developing cavity or the generalised sensitivity of enamel erosion, pain specifically triggered by…

A hole in a tooth doesn’t fix itself. The longer it’s left, the more complex and costly the treatment becomes. Discovering a hole in your tooth — whether you feel it with your tongue, notice it in the mirror, or a dentist points it out — is one of those moments where the temptation to…