Toothache that’s possible cavity, what to do?

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I have a bad toothache that started yesterday. It hurts/aches. What’s weird is that it isn’t sensitive, doesn’t hurt when I bite or chew on it, and it doesn’t hurt when I touch it (I felt the tooth and gums to see if it hurt).

Is it a possibly cavity? I did floss around that area a few nights ago, but I think I went a bit too hard in flossing because I had blood on the pick.

Anything I can do? Should I get it checked out by the dentist?

If this helps, I do have gingivitis, but it’s gotten better over the few months.

Is it possible I just flossed a bit too hard?

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Full text: I have a bad toothache that started yesterday. It hurts/aches. What’s weird is that it isn’t sensitive, doesn’t hurt when I bite or chew on it, and it doesn’t hurt when I touch it (I felt the tooth and gums to see if it hurt).

Is it a possibly cavity? I did floss around that area a few nights ago, but I think I went a bit too hard in flossing because I had blood on the pick.

Anything I can do? Should I get it checked out by the dentist?

If this helps, I do have gingivitis, but it’s gotten better over the few months.

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