Treat the Most Common Causes of Tooth Pain
By Dr. Everett Heringer on October 10, 2016
At Heringer Dentistry, our team of experienced dentists is dedicated to preserving our patient’s overall oral health and comfort. We want each of our patients to enjoy a smile that is healthy, strong, and functional. Our family dentistry services meet the extensive oral health needs of our dental patients. We provide services to prevent dental complications, to treat oral health problems, and to enhance the beauty of the smile.
Tooth pain is one condition that can interfere with oral functions and compromise a patient’s feeling of well being. To ensure that each patient has a smile that functions comfortably, we offer treatment for the most common causes of tooth pain among our Bismarck, ND patients. With appropriate restorative dentistry care, we can improve the strength of the teeth and eliminate sources of tooth pain for our patients.
What Causes Tooth Pain?
There are several oral health conditions that can cause tooth pain, discomfort, or heightened sensitivity. When a patient is experiencing tooth pain, it is important to determine the source of the discomfort so an appropriate treatment plan can be created. Our experienced dentists will examine the teeth to pinpoint the cause of tooth pain. Typically, tooth pain is the result of one of the following complications:
- Oral injury: An oral injury is one of the most obvious sources of tooth pain. If a patient suffers an injury to the mouth, the structure of the teeth can be compromised. Chips, cracks, and fractures damage a tooth’s protective layer of enamel and expose the sensitive tissues at the center of the tooth. These types of injuries are a common cause of tooth pain.
- Tooth decay: When bacteria build up on the teeth, the acids that they emit slowly damages healthy tooth enamel. Without treatment, tooth decay can compromise the structure of the tooth. As with an oral injury, this damage can expose sensitive nerves and tissues, thus increasing discomfort and sensitivity.
- Root canal infection: A root canal infection develops when bacteria enter the center of a tooth. This area of the tooth, known as the pulp, contains the nerves and other sensitive tissues. Bacteria infect these tissues and cause them to become inflamed. Inflammation at the center of the tooth can cause oral pain and discomfort.
- Gum disease: Gum disease is another type of infection that is caused by a buildup of bacteria. This infection affects the gum tissue, which causes swelling and tenderness. Gum disease can also cause discomfort when biting or chewing.
Treating Tooth Pain
It is important not to ignore tooth pain. Tooth pain is a protective mechanism and a signal that the body uses to alert us that a problem is present. Our dentists offer restorative dentistry treatments that can eliminate infection, repair oral damage, and restore a protective layer around a tooth’s sensitive inner layer. Depending on each patient’s specific needs, we may recommend a dental crown, root canal therapy, or periodontal treatment.
Schedule an Appointment
If you are suffering from tooth pain, it is important to see an experienced dentist, such as those at Heringer Dentistry, as soon as possible. Our dentists can diagnose the cause of your discomfort and repair any damage. Schedule an appointment at your earliest convenience to learn more about our restorative dentistry services.
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