WHAT ARE THE CAUSES OF TOOTHACHE OR TOOTH PAIN?
WHY I GET A TOOTHACHE OR TOOTH PAIN?
Toothache can be a very painful experience. Even if you are following good oral hygiene and a healthy diet, you can still experience toothache for a couple of reasons. It is always best to see your dentist straightaway rather than waiting till it gets worse. Your dentist will determine the cause of your toothache and discuss the options to relieve your pain or discomfort and save your tooth. Dr Singh at Heritage Dental Group in Indooroopilly with more than 25 years of experience and is always here to help you look after your oral health.
CAUSES OF TOOTHACHE
TOOTH DECAY OR CAVITY
Dental decay is a common dental problem in Australia. When bacteria on the surface of the teeth start eroding away your tooth enamel and expose the inner layers of the tooth. These bacteria feed on the food particles and sugar residue on your teeth. Dental decay can be treated with a filling. If decay has spread to the inner layers of the tooth and causing you throbbing aching pain, tooth sensitivity, your dentist will suggest doing root canal treatment to save the tooth and get you out of pain. Proper oral hygiene like brushing your teeth and flossing teeth daily can minimise the bacteria developing on your teeth. See your dentist at Heritage Dental Group regularly for dental check-up and clean.
GUM DISEASE
Gum disease or gingivitis is inflammation of gums caused by bacteria and calculus build-up around the teeth. These bacteria cause gums to become inflamed resulting in red swollen bleeding gums. See your dentist for a professional scale and clean on a regular basis. Practice good oral hygiene daily.
TOOTH SENSITIVITY
If you are experiencing sharp pain while consuming hot or cold foods or drinks, you may have tooth sensitivity. Exposed dentin or roots are caused by receding gums. If you are brushing your teeth with a hard toothbrush and wearing away tooth enamel, you will experience tooth sensitivity. Your dentist will suggest a good oral hygiene routine and some oral hygiene products to prevent sensitivity and further damage. You can also feel tooth sensitivity if you have a cavity or crack in your tooth.
TOOTH ABSCESS OR INFECTION
Leaving broken or decayed tooth unattended can lead to abscess or infection in the tooth. Bacteria in your mouth slowly erode the infected tooth and expose the inner part of the tooth. Dental Abscess can be treated with root canal treatment, removal of tooth or antibiotics. See your Indooroopilly dentist at Heritage Dental Group immediately.
CRACKED BROKEN TOOTH
You can sometimes feel a sharp pain going down to the root of your tooth. If your tooth or part of filling is broken your dentist will fill it with white tooth coloured filling. You can get a cracked tooth syndrome for number of reasons like sports injury, biting down on hard objects, clenching your teeth etc. You will experience sensitivity and pain initially and if left unattended can result in extreme pain and discomfort. It is sometimes hard for the dentists to detect a crack in the tooth but your dentist at Heritage Dental Group will use different techniques to detect the cracks in the tooth.
SPORTS INJURY OR ACCIDENTAL INJURY
Sore sensitive teeth are sometimes a result of sports injury or accidents. If you start feeling any pain or sensitivity or swollen face, see your dentist straight away as treatment on time can save your teeth. We always recommend wearing a mouthguard while playing any contact games.
WISDOM TEETH
Your wisdom teeth can give you toothache, sore jaw and headache too. If your wisdom teeth are coming through and they are impacted or there is not enough space for them to come through, you will experience pain or discomfort. Your dentist will take a big x-ray (OPG) of your mouth and determine the location of your wisdom teeth. Depending on the location of your wisdom teeth, your dentist will give you different options.
Apart from the above reasons, you can experience toothache or sore teeth because of sinuses, ear infection, trigeminal neuralgia, heart disease (angina) or if you have a dislocated or tired jaw. Always consult your dentist if you have concerns. A regular visit to your dentist is important in saving your teeth from gum disease and tooth decay.
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