Aside from visiting the dentist for your regular checkups, there may be other times when you should go in to see them. One of the most noticeable signs that you should get in to see the dentist is experiencing pain. Pain can indicate a lot of different dental issues. Some of them can be more worrisome than others, but the pain should always be checked out to ensure serious issues are dealt with right away and a worsening of problems is prevented. Here are some things that can cause tooth pain.
Bruxism - Bruxism is the medical term for teeth grinding. It can be hard to know if you are grinding your teeth in your sleep because you won't be aware of it. However, there can be symptoms to watch for, and they can include headaches, jaw pain, and toothaches. If you are experiencing these symptoms, then go to the dentist. There are treatments available to help stop teeth grinding.
Abscess - You can have an abscessed tooth. This is when you have an infection in the center of your tooth. This can cause you to experience severe pain. You may see the abscess around the base of your teeth, in your gum. However, you aren't always able to see them. If you have an abscess, then it needs to be treated by the dentist with antibiotics.
A Broken Tooth - Your teeth are supposed to be very strong and hopefully last you a lifetime. However, they can have their weaknesses and some people may have stronger teeth than others. Also, there are accidents that can cause your teeth to take a hard blow that breaks them. Sometimes, biting into a piece of hard food at the wrong angle can be all it takes to break a tooth. A fractured or broken tooth can hurt, so you want to go to the dentist. Also, the tooth can get damaged more if you don't go in to have it fixed right away. You will even be more susceptible to getting a cavity.
A Cavity - A cavity is another thing that can cause tooth pain. You can get pain in your teeth at any time with a cavity. Plus, you can end up having a lot of sensitivity to hot and cold foods with a cavity. You want to go to the dentist, and they will likely give you a filling to fix the issue.
For more information, contact a local dentist like Dr. Jon Douglas Lesan, DDS, RpH, PA.
