Smoking cessation usually does not cause toothache. The causes of toothache may be deep caries, pulpitis, apical periodontitis, etc., as follows.
1. Deep caries: Whenever food or cold water enters the cavity, it will cause toothache.
2. Pulpitis: hot, cold, sour and sweet stimuli will cause toothache. If in the acute attack of pulpitis, the tooth will produce spontaneous pain, paroxysmal pain, night pain and other characteristic pain symptoms.
3. Periapical inflammation: Swelling and pain in the surrounding tissues and occlusal pain are the main causes. Acute purulent periapical inflammation often has spontaneous, intense and continuous throbbing pain.
There may be other causes of toothache, it is recommended to go to the hospital in time, with the help of the doctor to clarify the cause and targeted treatment. Early cessation of smoking is recommended for both general and oral health reasons. Toothaches that occur after quitting smoking can be cured with active treatment, so you should continue to quit smoking.