What causes intense tooth pain that comes and goes randomly?

What causes intense tooth pain that comes and goes randomly?

1. Introduction and Direct Answer Intense tooth pain that comes and goes randomly is typically caused by a compromised, hyper-reactive dental nerve resulting from deep tooth decay, a cracked tooth, or a failing dental restoration. The intermittent nature of the pain occurs because the nerve, while inflamed, has not yet suffered complete necrosis. In this … Read more