Did you know that the bacteria actively growing in your mouths is one of the major factors for tooth decay and gum disease? Although gum disease may not cause tooth pain, it is a contributing factor that will weaken your teeth and even jaw bone causing tooth pain. Although regular brushing, flossing, rinsing, and visits to your dentists at Padonia Dental Associates in Cockeysville, MD, twice a year could help keep tooth pain at bay, it helps to know its common causes as well:
A Decayed Tooth
This is the most common cause of tooth pain in both young and adults. A decayed tooth could be the result of years of neglect allowing the acid formed by the plaque bacteria to destroy the enamel of your teeth. This causes progressive mineral loss resulting in pain from the pulp.
A Damaged Tooth
Decay isn’t the only thing that could damage a tooth. Damage could likewise happen due to carelessness or an accident. This results in a cracked, chipped, or broken tooth. If left untreated, this can quickly progress to a decayed tooth.
Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction
This is pain associated with the joint connecting your lower jaw to your skull allowing you to talk and eat. The additional stress on the jaw muscle will result in tooth pain. Warm compression can help ease this tooth pain, but it requires immediate attention from your dentist.
Tooth Sensitivity
This pain is commonly associated with some dental care products that penetrate the teeth or damage to the teeth. Some over-the-counter whitening agents, for example, could result in tooth sensitivity pain.
Common Home Remedies for Tooth Pain
Professional Care for Tooth Pain
You may feel better the morning after using home remedies. However, there are instances wherein you must visit your Cockeysville dentist in the soonest possible moment. These situations include:
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