EXPERIENCING THAT FIRST moment of toothache can often immediately leave you with a sinking feeling, as the distinct pain in your mouth begins to affect your daily life. Eating, drinking, and sleeping, things you took for granted the previous day, may prove to be close to impossible.
Whilst we’ve all experienced the negative effects toothache can have on interfering with our lives and have struggled for relief from the pain, not many are aware of the root causes of toothache.
We want to test your knowledge on the most common causes of toothaches and have enlisted the help of Fergus Dunlea, of Fergus Dunlea Dental Practice in Clontarf, Dublin, to assist us in clearing up some myths about toothache.
According to the Mayo Clinic, the primary cause of toothaches in most adults is tooth decay, where bacteria in your mouth create plaque that wears down your teeth’s enamel, leading to a cavity. We can become aware of a cavity by the sensation of pain that may arise when eating something sweet, very cold, or very hot. Of course, sensitive teeth are another issue that can lead to pain as a result of consuming hot or cold food and drinks, but the miserable feeling attached to toothache is unmistakable.
According to Dunlea, “Dental decay directly related to the amount of sugar in your diet is the most common cause of dental ache. Decay gets into the tooth and causes the nerve to die off, and that’s when the problems start.”
Whilst the main reason for toothache is dental decay, toothache can be caused by several issues, including gum disease, and what’s worse, can be often misdiagnosed at home. An accumulation of food between your teeth and tooth trauma such as grinding your teeth can also lead to toothache. Not knowing the exact reason for toothache can often be a frustrating issue to deal with as you search for a solution to the pain whilst trying to keep your day on track.
Visiting a dentist in order to obtain relief from toothache is necessary on occasion and not an overreaction on your part. Having a fear of the dentist – handily named Dentophobia - should not deter you from visiting them for yearly checkups and cleanings that help prevent toothache or on occasions when toothache strikes. You should call your dentist immediately if you have any of the following symptoms alongside a toothache: fever, signs and symptoms of infection, (such as swelling), pain when you bite, red gums, a foul-tasting discharge, and trouble breathing or swallowing.
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