The most common causes of tooth pain:
Tooth pain is considered the worst of all
pains. A sharp, shooting, radiating pain can make anyone go ouch! While many
dental issues can be long-standing and cause continuous pain, a few can be
acute and cause sudden pain. Some chronic causes include a cavity, infected gums, and impacted teeth, and the acute causes can
be food lodgement, trauma from biting, hard blow on teeth and more.
Dental problems are unbiased and similarly
affect children and adults. However, the duration and causes of toothache vary.
To rule out the cause of dental pains and to avoid further damage, it is
important to visit the dentist as soon as possible.
Let’s talk about some of the most common
causes of tooth pain:
5 Most Common Reasons for Tooth Aches
Toothaches are like unpleasant uninvited
guests, and once they arrive, they can cause havoc. If you have already
experienced dental pain, you know exactly what it feels like, and if you
haven’t experienced it yet, you belong to the lucky few. However, it is vital
to know the common reasons for toothache to avoid the pain and steer clear of
dental problems.
Cavity/Tooth Decay
One of the most common and visible reasons for
tooth pain is tooth decay. If the cavity progresses and reaches the tooth’s
inner layers, the pulp of the tooth starts showing signs of inflammation, which
causes pulsating pain.
If you experience sensitivity, the cavity can be
removed, and the pain can be
reversed. However, if the cavity deepens and you see blackish discolouration or
swelling, you may have to go for Root Canal Treatment.
Periodontitis
It is
an aggressive condition which affects the tooth and the gums simultaneously.
The gums start to regress to expose the tooth, which leads to tooth mobility,
pain, and extreme sensitivity. Swollen and inflamed gums make it hard to chew
or speak. Moreover, it leads to bone loss and further issues that may hinder
treatment following tooth loss like dentures, implants, bridges or more.
Thus, it is important to care for your bone loss and loose teeth as soon you
see the first signs of mobility or gum recession.
Impacted Tooth
An
impacted tooth is one that fails to grow or come out of the socket and can
cause pockets, pus, swelling etc. This kind of pain is mostly associated with
the wisdom tooth as they are the last ones to erupt. If the gums obstruct
the wisdom tooth, it can cause inflammation of the gums
covering the tooth, causing pain on chewing or opening the mouth.
This
kind of pain can be easily managed with medications, gum paints and mouthwash.
However, if the pain increases or is recurring, your dentist may advise
surgical extraction of the tooth or gingivectomy of the portion of the gums
covering the tooth.
Trauma
Blow on
the teeth, injury or trauma are the most obvious reasons for tooth pain. If the
trauma is accompanied by a knocked out or a chipped off tooth, you may need to
see the dentist at the earliest.
A
knocked-out tooth can be fixed back into the socket if you have the tooth
(immerse into milk or keep it in your mouth) and present it to the dentist
within 30 minutes of the injury. Whereas, if the tooth is chipped, your dentist
can reconstruct the tooth or save the tooth with RCT followed by capping.
Trauma from occlusion
These
types of dental pains are long-standing and are caused because of the abnormal
occlusion of the teeth. Malocclusion is likely hereditary and contributes to
several dental, skeletal, and muscular
pains. For instance, if the upper teeth are inside the lower ones or if the
teeth are in a crossbite, then you may experience continuous pain on chewing or
even at rest. This may even cause attrition of the teeth followed by
sensitivity as they will grind against each other.
The
best treatment for these pains is talking to your dentist regarding the
occlusion and undergoing orthodontic treatment.
Get in Touch With The Experts To Cure Tooth
Pain
There
can be many reasons for dental pain. Anything from a popcorn kernel to a hard
candy can cause toothache. But the good news is that many of these toothaches
are treatable and preventable if an expert dentist undertakes dental health.
Conclusion
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at goyal Dental (DR.JITENDRA
GOYAL (MDS)) have hands-on experience in
treating various dental issues with an excellent prognosis. Supported by
advanced equipment and technologies, the team is adept at providing treatment
for chronic and acute dental conditions. The range of treatments includes
braces, aligners, dental filling, crowns, wisdom tooth extraction, and other
cosmetic treatments. To know more about the treatments, book an appointment with us
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