A toothache can be frustrating and painful, but lack of treatment could allow it to grow worse, and even leave your smile’s stability in question. To address the pain and bring relief, you need to see us for treatment, including filling placement. In today’s blog, your El Paso, TX, dentists talk about the causes of toothaches.
Temporary Aches
Sometimes temporary toothaches could arise due to changes in elevation, riding in an airplane, or even due to a cold winter chill outside. Others could develop toothaches as a result of sinus infections or allergy issues. These aches however will only last a few hours before subsiding. If you have pain in a tooth that doesn’t subside, then you need to seek treatment. As this could be the result of a tooth decay in an advanced stage, or even the early stages of dental infection. Toothaches and tooth sensitivity could mean that without action, your smile could risk the loss of your tooth!
Tooth Decay and Infection
Our teeth are composed of three major layers. The outermost is the thin but powerful enamel, which protects the tooth. Beneath this sir the dentin, which makes up most of the structure and is very sensitive. The dentin surrounds the pupil, your tooth’s nerve center. A cavity means that bacteria has bypassed the enamel and reached the dentin. Without treatment, it could grow and spread until it reaches the pupil, at which point the tooth is infected and discomfort worsens. The causes of cavities include poor oral hygiene habits, such as a diet high in sugar and lack of proper brushing and flossing, as well as infrequent dental cleanings.
Fractures
Toothaches could also occur when a tooth is damaged. While chips are noticeable, a dental fracture could be practically invisible to the naked eye. If you sustain an injury to your smile, let us know. We will examine your smile to see if you have a practice that might not otherwise be visible, but could still leave your smile vulnerable to tooth decay.
Treatment
For a cavity, our team could offer treatment in one visit with a dental filling, made from lifelike composite resin. For more severe decay or a dental infection, we could place a custom-made and natural looking dental crown. For infections, we could use a root canal to remove the infected tissues, and then we cap the tooth with a durable and lifelike crown. If you have any questions, then give us a call today.
TALK TO SUNNY SMILES IN EL PASO, TX, ABOUT TREATING DISCOMFORT
Don’t ignore persistent pain, come see our team to enjoy relief from your aching teeth. If you’re ready to schedule a visit with our team, contact our Sunny Smiles location on N Zaragoza Rd in El Paso, TX at 915-849-9000.