Toothache
Toothache
Toothache is one of the most common reasons why people see an emergency dentist. Toothache can be caused by tooth decay, a dental abscess, a cracked or damaged tooth, a loose or broken filling and infection. The main feature is pain which may start from sensitivity to cold or hot drinks and food. Pain can be related to one tooth or over a wide area and may last few minutes, few days and longer. The severity of pain can be moderate to severe with or without swelling and painkiller may provide temporary relief or the pain may not go away with painkillers. Call immediately to arrange an appointment with your dentist or Emergency Dentist Edinburgh if you have toothache that lasts more than two days.
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What can cause toothache?
Tooth pain occurs when the dental pulp becomes inflamed. The dental pulp is made of delicate tissue containing blood vessels and sensitive nerves.
- Bacterial infection
- Tooth decay
- Receding gums
- A cracked tooth
- Broken or loose filling
- Ulcers on the gums
- Impacted wisdom teeth.
How is tooth pain treated?
How toothache is treated depends on the cause of the pain. First, your mouth is examined, and an x-ray of your teeth may be taken to help identify the issue.
If the toothache is a result of tooth decay, the decay will be removed and replaced with a filling.
If your toothache is due to a broken or loose filling, the damaged filling will be replaced, removing any decay during the procedure.
If the dental pulp is infected, a course of antibiotics or a root canal treatment may be necessary. During this procedure, your emergency dentist will remove the pulp, fill the space with paste and cover the rest of the tooth with a crown to seal and protect it.
Toothache
Toothache is one of the most common reasons why people see an emergency dentist. Toothache can be caused by tooth decay, a dental abscess, a cracked or damaged tooth, a loose or broken filling and infection. The main feature is pain which may start from sensitivity to cold or hot drinks and food. Pain can be related to one tooth or over a wide area and may last few minutes, few days and longer. The severity of pain can be moderate to severe with or without swelling and painkiller may provide temporary relief or the pain may not go away with painkillers. Call immediately to arrange an appointment with your dentist or Emergency Dentist Edinburgh if you have toothache that lasts more than two days.
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Toothache
Toothache is one of the most common reasons why people see an emergency dentist. Toothache can be caused by tooth decay, a dental abscess, a cracked or damaged tooth, a loose or broken filling and infection. The main feature is pain which may start from sensitivity to cold or hot drinks and food. Pain can be related to one tooth or over a wide area and may last few minutes, few days and longer. The severity of pain can be moderate to severe with or without swelling and painkiller may provide temporary relief or the pain may not go away with painkillers. Call immediately to arrange an appointment with your dentist or Emergency Dentist Edinburgh if you have toothache that lasts more than two days.
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