Toothache is the most common dental issue. A slight pain, throbbing pain, or slight bleeding is often ignored, but do you know that it can cause severe complications and infections?

Yes, toothache is not just pain and should be dealt with at the earliest.

However, there is no one reason behind toothache. Multiple reasons and dental problems can cause unbearable and varying degrees of pain.

In this blog, you will learn about toothaches, how they can be treated, and toothache treatment options available at Peace of Mind Dental Studio.

Reasons Behind Toothache

Here are some of the common reasons behind toothache:

Tooth Decay

This is the reason for toothache in most people. Toothache starts when cavities and decay reach the tooth’s core. You might experience a throbbing pain that becomes severe with the decay. Cavities initially cause sensitivity and mild pain but later cause severe pain and increase the risk of tooth loss.

Gum Disease

Gum diseases have many types, and all of them cause toothache. Gum recession exposes the tooth to bacterial infection, which can reach the tooth’s roots. Inflammation and bleeding also cause immense discomfort if not treated on time.

Tooth Abscess

It is the pocket of pus on the gum line, which can reach the root and cause severe infection. You can lose your tooth if it isn’t treated on time.

Cracked or Damaged Teeth

Cracked teeth due to an injury or accident can go unnoticed, and they cause severe pain. The crack can damage the inner tissues of teeth, leading to pain and infection.

Impacted Wisdom Teeth

Wisdom teeth are the molars located at the back of your mouth, typically emerging between your late teens and early twenties. In some cases, these teeth become impacted, meaning they don’t have enough space to grow properly. Interestingly, nearly 24% of the U.S. population experiences impacted wisdom teeth. When this happens, the impacted tooth can press against neighboring teeth, often leading to significant jaw pain.

Bruxism

Bruxism isn’t known to many people, including those who are suffering from it.

It refers to grinding teeth during waking hours or sleep. Constant grinding of teeth flattens the teeth surface, might crack the tooth and cause toothache.

Complications of Toothache

Most patients we encounter overlook their toothache and only visit the dentist when the pain becomes unbearable. However, many complications might arise if you ignore the toothache for too long. Here is a list of complications that you should check out:

Infections: Tooth infections start with gum, spread to your jawbone, and can even enter the bloodstream, causing other health issues.

Tooth Loss: Toothache due to cavities and cracks can cause tooth loss if the pain is ignored for too long.

Persistent Pain: While a mild toothache is often ignored, you might experience problems chewing and sipping if the ache remains untreated.

Gum and Bone Damage: The effect of toothache and infection is not limited to tooth loss but can also cause bone damage.

Toothache Treatment at Peace of Mind Dental Studio

Many toothache treatments are available to soothe tooth pain. Depending on the root cause, we offer the most suited toothache treatment at Peace of Mind Dental Studio.

Check out the treatment options for you:

Dental Fillings

For toothaches caused by cavities, an X-ray is required. It shows the extent of treatment needed. For example, if your tooth is severely damaged, compromising its integrity, it might need a dental crown and fillings. In fillings, the tooth is cleaned, disinfected and filled with a composite resin filling, sealing it with a sealant or crown.

Root Canal

The infection requires a root canal procedure if it reaches the tooth’s pulp. The tooth might look fine, but it throbs and, if untreated, can result in tooth loss. Thus, a root canal is required to remove the pulp, and the tooth is disinfected and cleaned with gutta-percha. It is a rubber-like substance that effectively fills the pulp cavity and reduces the risk of infection. If the tooth is severely damaged, it might require a dental crown.

Antibiotics

If the toothache results from an accident or injury, we require an X-ray. If there is no long-lasting damage, it can be treated with antibiotics.

Tooth Extraction

It is an inevitable procedure required when the tooth cannot be saved. It is the last resort, and we try our best to save your natural tooth, but in some cases, extraction becomes vital to save other teeth.

Final Words

The best way to treat a toothache is to visit a dentist at the earliest, so the reason behind the pain can be determined. Only after a thorough examination, a suitable treatment option can be prescribed.

We don’t believe in a one-size-fits-all treatment at Peace of Mind Dental Studio. We examine you and, based on your dental history and comfort level, prescribe the best treatment option for tooth pain relief to ensure quick healing.

For toothache treatment, contact Peace of Mind Dental Studio today!