Causes of toothache

1. What is toothache like? Toothache is a sharp pain around the tooth surface or inside the tooth. There are many causes of this problem and depending on that, pain in the root of the tooth can be different and accompanied by other symptoms. In general, you will feel the following after a toothache:
Around the gums, the tooth is sore, possibly accompanied by a fever. When biting, chewing or tapping lightly on the teeth, you will feel a sharp pain. Feeling numb or uncomfortable when food or drink is too hot or too cold. Pain in the tooth root often occurs intermittently or lasts continuously, can be mildly sensitive, dull pain but sometimes it is also a severe pain. In particular, the pain can be stimulated by chewing, contact with hot or cold food, drink, ... Or sometimes without any trigger the pain still appears and makes you feel uncomfortable.

2. Causes of toothache Root pain can be caused by the following causes:
Tooth decay: Tooth decay damages the enamel, dentin, and when it spreads into the pulp chamber, it will cause root pain. . At that time, the tooth was severely damaged because the outer structural layer of the tooth including enamel and dentin was destroyed, unable to protect the inner pulp. Pulpitis: The cause of pulpitis is mainly due to bacteria in the oral cavity entering inside the tooth pulp. When the pulp is inflamed, it swells and causes pain. When you first have pulpitis, your teeth will become more sensitive to hot and cold foods or drinks. But when you have severe pulpitis, you will have severe pain in the roots of your teeth, which can even lead to tooth loss. Periodontitis: Periodontitis is one of the most common oral diseases. If left untreated, periodontitis can progress rapidly and lead to the worst risk of tooth infection, forcing tooth extraction. Tooth abscess: An infected tooth condition, a tooth abscess can originate from within and then spread to the root and surrounding areas, causing severe tooth pain. Tooth abscess can cause dangerous complications such as pulpitis, tooth loss, lymphadenitis, osteomyelitis,... Wisdom teeth eruption: Sometimes, wisdom teeth also cause root pain, because this is the last tooth to erupt. . When there is not enough room left to grow, wisdom teeth often grow misaligned leading to pain. In addition, wisdom teeth are located in the innermost position, so it is difficult to clean, causing tooth decay, gum infection and toothache. Sinusitis: In some cases, toothache is not caused by a dental problem but rather in the sinuses, especially the upper teeth. The sinus cavities are close to the roots of the teeth of the upper jaw, so when you have sinusitis, it can affect your teeth and cause pain in the roots. In addition to the reasons mentioned above, some other less common reasons can also make you feel toothache, toothache:
Dental treatment: Teeth after treatment such as fillings or porcelain veneers may become more sensitive. because the nerves are irritated and cause tooth sensitivity. However, this condition can be relieved after a while, when the oral problem is corrected and cared for properly. Habit of teeth grinding: Teeth grinding while sleeping is a harmful habit for teeth because it stimulates the nerves in the teeth and makes teeth more sensitive. Broken tooth: Pain in the root of the tooth can appear when you have an injury that breaks the tooth, the dentin layer and the inner parts of the tooth such as the pulp, the nerves are exposed to the outside. Contact with food, drink or any other impact on a broken tooth can also trigger pain. Exposing the roots: When exposed to the outside, the teeth will become more sensitive, even brushing can cause tooth sensitivity.

3. How to cure toothache pain? When it comes to toothache pain, you will usually find ways to relieve the pain and monitor it at home before going to the dentist. Some good ways many people apply to relieve toothache such as gargling with salt water, applying cold compresses, taking pain relievers, ...
However, these are temporary measures and if the condition of the toothache is painful. If it continues, it is best to see a dentist for treatment. After examining the teeth, the dentist will determine the cause and based on that to give the appropriate treatment.
Treatment of tooth decay: Toothache caused by tooth decay will be treated with fillings for shallow cavities and root canal treatment if the cavities spread into the pulp chamber. Root canal treatment is the process of completely removing the pulp inside the tooth, including nerves and small blood vessels, then cleaning and sealing it. Treatment of tooth abscess: Root pain caused by a tooth abscess needs to be treated for the infection from the inside to avoid spreading with antibiotics. Treatment of periodontal abscess: Periodontitis leads to a purulent abscess that causes severe tooth pain, it will be conducted to drain the pus, then disinfect the wound. Depending on the extent of the abscess, the dentist will prescribe an appropriate oral antibiotic, combine with an antibacterial mouthwash, and gently brush your teeth with warm water to help the wound heal quickly. Treatment of broken teeth and cracked teeth: Root pain caused by broken teeth and cracked teeth will be treated by placing a crown to both replace the destroyed part of the tooth and protect the rest of the tooth at risk. hurt. If toothache persists and the pain becomes more severe, accompanied by fever, difficulty moving your mouth, you should visit your dentist for treatment, to avoid the case of tooth infection spreading to surrounding organs. .
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