Toothache
Toothache, also known as dental pain, corresponds to the teeth or their supporting structure and is caused by any dental diseases. When severe it may impact sleep, eating, and other daily activities. Toothache is the most common type of pain in the mouth or face and is one of the main reasons for emergency dental appointments.
Common causes of toothache include:
Proper oral hygiene helps to prevent toothaches by preventing dental disease by following-
Our dentist can assist you in offering potential sources of the pain and advise the patient for the appropriate treatment. The goal of treatment generally is to relieve the pain, and wherever possible to preserve or restore function. The treatment depends on the cause of the toothache, and frequently a clinical decision regarding the current state and long-term prognosis of the affected tooth, as well as the individual's wishes and ability to cope with dental treatment, will influence the treatment choice. Treatment may range from simple advice, removal of dental decay with a dental drill and subsequent placement of a composite filling , to root canal treatment, tooth extraction, or debridement, drainage of pus, or other remedial action. The relief of toothache is considered one of the main responsibilities of dentists.
Contact us to see our dentist if you have a toothache that is affecting your day to day activities & is not settling down.
Common causes of toothache include:
- Inflammation of the pulp (nerve inside the tooth) , usually in response to tooth decay, dental trauma, or other factors.
- A Cracked Tooth or broken composite filling: A cracked tooth or broken filling can cause sharp sensitivity or Toothache due to stimulus of underlying dentin or nerve. It may not be a well-localized pain.
- Dentin hypersensitivity.
- Inflammation of the structure around the root apex (periodontal ligament).
- Dental abscess (localized collections of pus).
- Dry socket- a possible complication of tooth extraction.
- Wisdom Tooth infection – this often happens when a wisdom tooth has broken the skin, but doesn't have enough room to fully come through.
- Teeth grinding resulting in Temporomandibular disorder or TMD which can further cause sensitive/sore teeth & jaw.
Proper oral hygiene helps to prevent toothaches by preventing dental disease by following-
- Reduction in the number of times that refined sugars are consumed per day.
- Brushing the teeth twice a day with fluoride toothpaste and interdental cleaning using a floss.
- Regular visits to a dentist also increase the likelihood that problems are detected early and averted before toothache occurs.
Our dentist can assist you in offering potential sources of the pain and advise the patient for the appropriate treatment. The goal of treatment generally is to relieve the pain, and wherever possible to preserve or restore function. The treatment depends on the cause of the toothache, and frequently a clinical decision regarding the current state and long-term prognosis of the affected tooth, as well as the individual's wishes and ability to cope with dental treatment, will influence the treatment choice. Treatment may range from simple advice, removal of dental decay with a dental drill and subsequent placement of a composite filling , to root canal treatment, tooth extraction, or debridement, drainage of pus, or other remedial action. The relief of toothache is considered one of the main responsibilities of dentists.
Contact us to see our dentist if you have a toothache that is affecting your day to day activities & is not settling down.
