Toothaches | Cause, Treatment & Prevention

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <div class="MsoNormal"> A toothache is a pain in or around a tooth that may be caused by:</div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; text-indent: -.25in;"> <!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt;">         </span></span><!--[endif]-->Tooth decay</div> <div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; text-indent: -.25in;"> <!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt;">         </span></span><!--[endif]-->Abscessed tooth</div> <div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; text-indent: -.25in;"> <!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt;">         </span></span><!--[endif]-->Tooth fracture</div> <div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; text-indent: -.25in;"> <!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt;">         </span></span><!--[endif]-->A damaged filling</div> <div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; text-indent: -.25in;"> <!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt;">         </span></span><!--[endif]-->Repetitive motions, such as chewing gum or grinding teeth</div> <div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; text-indent: -.25in;"> <!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt;">         </span></span><!--[endif]-->Infected gums</div> <div class="MsoNormal"> Symptoms of a toothache may include</div> <ul style="margin-top: 0in;" type="disc"> <li class="MsoNormal">Tooth pain that may be sharp, throbbing, or constant. In some people, pain results only when pressure is applied to the tooth.</li> <li class="MsoNormal">Swelling around the tooth</li> <li class="MsoNormal">Fever or headache</li> <li class="MsoNormal">Foul-tasting drainage from the infected tooth</li> </ul> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUrQjt80G8JRLjuUMhDSM9c0H2e5luCqRJeRXkvdAB6sftT4-z6mZatCtmGQLBrnllB7bRrIBixnb18mQkQCxq7li4jB5dEndMzU4vBssMja3_RY9uRsbb-CQho7K1hJ1odC23zQUqJxc/s1600/child-toothache.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUrQjt80G8JRLjuUMhDSM9c0H2e5luCqRJeRXkvdAB6sftT4-z6mZatCtmGQLBrnllB7bRrIBixnb18mQkQCxq7li4jB5dEndMzU4vBssMja3_RY9uRsbb-CQho7K1hJ1odC23zQUqJxc/s1600/child-toothache.jpg" /></a></div> <div> <br /></div> <div> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <b>When Should I See a Dentist About a Toothache?<o:p></o:p></b></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> See your dentist as soon as possible about your toothache if:</div> <div class="MsoNormal"> You have a toothache that lasts longer than 1 or 2 days</div> <div class="MsoNormal"> Your toothache is severe</div> <div class="MsoNormal"> You have a fever, earache, or pain upon opening your mouth wide</div> <div class="MsoNormal"> Proper identification and treatment of dental infections is important to prevent its spread to other parts of the face and skull and possibly even to the bloodstream.</div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <b>What Happens When I Go to the Dentist for a Toothache?<o:p></o:p></b></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> To treat your toothache, your dentist will first obtain your medical history and conduct a physical exam. He or she will ask you questions about the pain, such as when the pain started, how severe it is, where the pain is located, what makes the pain worse, and what makes it better. Your dentist will examine your mouth, teeth, gums, jaws, tongue, throat, sinuses, ears, nose, and neck. X-rays may be taken as well as other tests, depending on what your dentist suspects is causing your toothache.</div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <b>What Treatments Are Available for a Toothache?<o:p></o:p></b></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> Treatment for a toothache depends on the cause. If a cavity is causing the toothache, your dentist will fill the cavity or possibly extract the tooth, if necessary. A root canal might be needed if the cause of the toothache is determined to be an infection of the tooth's nerve. Bacteria that have worked their way into the inner aspects of the tooth cause such an infection. An antibiotic may be prescribed if there is fever or swelling of the jaw. Phototherapy with a cold laser may be used to reduce the pain and inflammation associated with the toothache.</div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <b>How Can Toothaches Be Prevented?<o:p></o:p></b></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> Since most toothaches are the result of tooth decay, following good oral hygiene practices can prevent toothaches. Good oral hygiene practices consist of brushing regularly with a fluoride-containing toothpaste, flossing once daily, and seeing your dentist twice a year for professional cleaning. In addition to these practices, eat foods low in sugar and ask your dentist about sealants and fluoride applications.</div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> Source</div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <a href="http://www.webmd.com/">http://www.webmd.com</a></div> <br /> <div class="MsoNormal"> <a href="http://www.liveitstronger.com/">www.liveitstronger.com</a></div> </div>

Toothaches | Cause, Treatment & Prevention

A toothache is a pain in or around a tooth that may be caused by: ·          Tooth decay ·          Abscessed tooth ·          Too...

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