[Parameter] Exacerbating and relieving factors [Dentin hypersensitivity[8]:36] Exacerbating: thermal, particularly cold [Reversible pulpitis[8]:36] Exacerbating: thermal, sweet [Pulp necrosis[8]:37] Prolonged heat may elicit pain [Apical periodontitis[8]:37–38] Same as irreversible pulpitis, or no response to cold, lingering pain to hot, pain with biting or lying down [Periodontal abscess] Tapping tooth makes worse, cleansing area may improve pain [Pericoronitis] Cleansing area can improve pain [Myofascial pain] Rest or ice makes pain better, movement and chewing make it worse [Maxillary sinusitis] Tilting head forward, jarring movements (jumping) make pain worse
Simple analgesics have little effect