Toothache is a common dental condition experienced by a lot of people — it is simply the pains you feel in and around the teeth and jaws. It is mostly caused by tooth decay, and it can be felt in different ways. It can be constant or in some cases, the ache might come and go. The pain can get worse when you eat or drink, especially if the food is of extreme temperature.
Toothache can also be mild or severe, it can be sharp or start suddenly, and it can be worse at night, especially when you are lying down.
A broken tooth or a lost filling can trigger this pain. Sometimes, it might be difficult to tell if the pain is coming from your lower or upper teeth because the pain radiates towards other areas. You might feel like the pain is coming from your ear when it is actually coming from a lower molar tooth. Also, you might feel like the pain is coming from the sinuses, while it is actually coming from the upper teeth.
The sinuses are small air-filled cavities behind your forehead and cheekbones. The area of your jaw that is close to the infected tooth can be tender to touch and sore.
Periodontal disease can also cause a dull pain. This is a bacterial infection of the mouth that affects both the hard and soft structures that support the teeth.
If your toothache is persistent for more than one or two days, then you have to see a dentist as soon as possible. This will help the dentist check it and commence treatment immediately if necessary.
The longer you keep the pain to yourself, the worse it can get and the more the money that would be spent on treatment. Untreated toothache can lead to the infection of the pulp inside your teeth. This can lead to a dental abscess — a condition characterised by continuous and severe throbbing pain. A root canal would have to be done to treat it. Painkillers like ibuprofen and paracetamol can be taken. But do not give paracetamol to children below the age of 18.
Do visit us at The Harley Street Dentist today if you are experiencing a toothache.
Inflammation of the dental pulp causes toothache. This pulp is made up of blood vessels and sensitive nerves, and a lot of factors can make them inflamed.
Some of them are:
Some conditions cause pains similar to that of toothache, but the pulp is not infected. Some examples are:
Babies can also experience pain and discomfort while teething. This is the stage when babies teeth start developing and coming out.
The treatment method that will be used on you depends on the cause of the pain. Your dentist will carry out an X-ray and examine your mouth to find out the cause of the problems. If it is caused by tooth decay, the dentist will remove the affected area that is decayed and replace it with a filling.
If a broken or loose filling causes the tooth decay, the decay and the filling would be taken out, and a new filling will be foxed. If you have an infected pulp inside your tooth, a root canal would be carried out. In this process, the infected pulp is removed, and a special filling is inserted — afterwards, the tooth is sealed to prevent reinfection. If any of the methods above don’t treat the toothache, it would be removed. The tooth will also be removed if it is impacted, that is if it is wedged between your jaw and another tooth.
The best way to prevent toothache and other dental problems is to maintain good oral hygiene. This will help keep your teeth and gums as healthy as possible.
Adopt these tips below, and you will reduce your risks of toothache:
The time interval between each checkup will vary, and this depends on how healthy your teeth and gums are. It also depends on your risk of developing future problems.
Your dentist will suggest when you will have your next dental checkup, and this depends on your overall dental health. It is advisable to take little children for a dental checkup every 6 months. This will help the dentist spot dental problems like tooth decay early so that treatment can commence immediately.
The dentist at Harley Street London treats toothache and other dental problems. You can book an appointment by calling 02071830903.
We also offer dental advice through the phone. We love to help our patients make wise and healthy decisions that will give them a healthy and beautiful smile. Do call us today!
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