<s>[INST] My tooth on the right side of my middle tooth hurts. It right under the tooth, it doesn't hurt anywhere else. It hurts when I touch it and when I eat. I floss and rinse and brush daily, and I wear braces. I am a fourteen year old female. I sincerely hope that its not cavities since I hate having dental dilemma. I am already very careful with my braces and they should be removed in a couple of months. I eat quite healthy, yes I do eat junk from time to time, but my family eat lots of veggies and fruits, and we've given up pasta and white rice for kinois and brown rice. My mom has noticed that the gum on my left side has swelled up, so maybe that's the cause? If it is, how would that affect my tooth? Any suggestions to make the pain go away? I'm sorry, for asking all these questions, but I'd like to study dentistry when I'm older so I'm very interested and like to know what's happening in my mouth. Please respond asap and give details! Thanks! [/INST] Hi,Thanks for asking the query,Pain in the tooth indicates infection in the tooth that has involved the pulpal tissue, such type of infected tooth needs to be root canal treated to save it permanently.I would suggest you to get an x-ray and checkup done.Analgesics and antibiotics will give temporary relief.I would suggest you to consult to the Dentist and get the checkup done.Take care! </s>