Dental pain : A common problem solved.
Ever had a severe tooth pain that kept you writhing in pain all day and night? You aren’t the first and you won’t be the last person to experience this.
What is Dental pain?
Dental pain or toothache is a kind of pain felt in your teeth or the jaws when the nerves of the tooth are initiated.
It commonly occurs while eating or at night spontaneously. It does not appear to have a proper origin when asked from the patient as the whole area pains and sometimes appear swollen as well.
Why does tooth pain occur?
Tooth pain occurs due to inflammation of the central portion of tooth I.e the pulp. The pulp has various nerve endings which makes them very sensitive. Thus any inflammation or irritation to it causes pain.
Now let us know what are the causes of tooth pain –
- Any infection to the dental tooth due to decay or caries can lead to pain.
- Any injury to a tooth can also lead to pain like fractures or dislocations, avulsion.
- Pain can also occur during extractions
So, what are the symptoms of Dental pain?
- Pain while chewing or masticating food
- Sensitivity to hot or cold things
- Bleeding from or around the tooth
- Swelling in the gums
How to treat Dental pain at home?
If you are suffering from mild dental pain you can prevent it by taking painkillers that dentists suggest,
- Ibuprofen as directed on the packaging
- Aspirin or Acetaminophen can also be taken if the pain is severe and is felt around your jaws.
- Avoid eating extremely hot or cold foods which can cause more pain.
- The use of clove oil in a cotton soaked ball can be put near or into the tooth if the cavity is present.
How Today’s dental can help you?
Treating dental pain at home will only provide a temporary solution to your problem. You need to make an appointment for further treatment to solve the problem once and for all.
Our dentists at Today’s Dental will guide you through the procedure of treating dental pain.
Steps involved are –
- Doing a general checkup or a full mouth examination to diagnose any cavities or infections in your mouth which can be a source of dental pain.
- Taking radiographs of the tooth involved or an OPG I.e radiograph of full mouth to check radiographically the main cause of dental pain.
- Treating the cause I.e if the cavity is the source then fillings or extraction depending upon the status of the tooth is done.
- Antibiotics and painkillers are given as medication to the patients after treatment.
- If the presence of tumors cyst or systemic causes is seen then the course of treatment changes according to it.
If you are also suffering from toothache then hurry and book your appointment at todays dental to provide the final solution to your problem. We are looking forward to creating a comfortable and stress-free clinical experience for you here at today’s dental.
