Toothache is something everyone dread for it’s the kind of pain that will constantly bother you until you get dental care. Toothaches are simple dental problems that can easily be treated. However toothaches are often an indication of an underlying problem.
Have you noticed how sometimes we have a toothache but on our way to the dentist the pain goes away? There are different kinds of toothache with different causes.
Some people often feel pain only in the morning. Usually this is because of bruxism or teeth grinding which damages tooth enamel. But it is easy to treat by filling or replacing the crown if it gets worse. The patient may initially feel sensitivity in the affected area but should go away after a few days. If not, there is another problem that is yet to be discovered.
There is also toothache that comes from sensitive roots. Brushing too hard may cause this. The sensitivity may also be from receding gums, periodontal disease or infected gums. Spotting the problem is not always easy. Sometimes it’s as little as a tiny crack in the molars. But it could cause terrible pain. In cases like this, your dentist needs to get as much help as they can from you.
The most common cause of toothache is cavity that led to tooth decay. But whatever the cause may be, when you feel pain or discomfort, contact your dentist so they can identify the problem and treat it before it gets worse. In this time and age where modern dentistry has a lot to offer, no one should suffer toothache.
