Tooth pain

Acute or persistent tooth pain always signals a need for an urgent visit to the dental office.

The most common cause of dental pain is tooth decay, a bacterial infection that can spread through many parts of the tooth, and even into the gum tissue.

Sometimes, pain indicates that you may need a root canal treatment a procedure that not only relieves the pain of an infection deep inside the tooth, but also can keep the tooth from having to be removed.
Other times, pain may be caused by a loose filling or sensitive tooth.

The only way to know for sure what’s causing your tooth pain is to make an appointment at Amirad Family Dentistry right away.
At one time or another, almost everyone has probably experienced some degree of tooth pain, from minor aches and sensitivity to acute distress.

In general, the sensation of pain is protective response that tells the body something is wrong.
But when it affects your teeth, the exact source of the pain can be difficult to pinpoint; it may also come and go in response to other stimuli, like eating hot foods. So what is tooth pain sing a ling, and what should you do about it?
The most common cause of dental pain is tooth decay, a bacterial infection that can spread through many parts of the tooth, and even into the gum tissue.

Traumatic damage and gum disease can also result in tooth pain.
The only sure way to know what’s causing  pain is to see a dentist, who will ask detailed questions about what you’re feeling and perform diagnostic tests, such as x-rays, to try and identify the exact source of the pain.

However, there are Some general ways to describe the sensations you may be experiencing – and their potential cause.

 
 

 

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