It’s easy to take your dental health for granted until you
develop a toothache. Once a tooth starts to hurt, it can ruin your whole day. It’s
the kind of pain that won’t go away, affecting your ability to eat, and
bringing down your mood. As the pain persists, you inevitably wonder what might
be causing it.
A common cause of toothache pain is poor oral hygiene. If
you don’t brush your teeth and floss daily, it allows plaque to build up. The
plaque produces acid, which can eat into tooth enamel, exposing the root and
causing pain. Regular oral hygiene at home, along with routine checkups and
professional cleanings, are the only way to prevent this.
Common Oral Health Problems
Gum disease is another cause of toothache pain. Often, gum
disease shows no symptoms in its early stages, but eventually, as it worsens,
it can cause sore gums, pain around teeth or bleeding. Gum disease needs to betreated as soon as possible in order to preserve teeth.
Sometimes poor dental repairs can cause pain. If a filling
or crown is not fitted properly, it can result in a toothache. Even if the
dental work was done correctly, there can be some tooth pain for a while
afterward. However, if you experience pain for a prolonged period of time after
having dental repairs done, let Dr. Rondon know, so she can alleviate it for
you.
Other causes of toothache pain include tooth decay,
fractures, abscesses, habitual tooth grinding or infections. In some cases,
tooth pain is constant. In other cases, it is throbbing, or it might only occur
when you put pressure on the tooth, such as when attempting to bite down on
something.
Toothaches can be caused by damage from injuries. This is a
particular risk for athletes, which is why it is so important to wear mouth
guards while playing sports. If your tooth pain lasts longer than a day or two,
it is important to make a dental appointment. Also, if the tooth pain has
become severe, or if you develop a fever, earache or jaw pain when opening your
mouth, it might be an indication of a more serious problem.
If the toothache is caused by an infection, it needs to be
treated soon, because infection can spread to other parts of the face or it can
enter the bloodstream and spread throughout the body. Whatever the cause, Dr.
Rondon will find a way to alleviate the pain, so make your appointment today.
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