Sometimes.
But most of the time, the problem that’s causing the toothache doesn’t heal without treatment.
A cavity, cracked tooth, infection, or failing filling may stop hurting for a while, but that doesn’t necessarily mean it’s getting better. In some cases, the nerve inside the tooth becomes so damaged that the pain actually decreases while the infection continues to spread.
One of the biggest misconceptions we hear is, “It stopped hurting, so I thought everything was okay.”
If your tooth has been hurting on and off, it’s worth having it checked before it turns into a bigger problem.