Throbbing Tooth Pain (Relief) Treatment Flashcards
Cavities, Small and Large
A cavity, or hole in your tooth, occurs when the hard, outer layer of your tooth, the enamel, is eaten away. Bacteria and decay reach the nerve, which then becomes inflamed. Symptoms of a cavity include:
Pain when biting
Painful chewing
Sensitivity when drinking hot and cold beverages
Swelling of your face or gums
Your dentist taps, applies pressure to and X-rays your teeth to determine the location and size of the cavity. After removing the decayed material and filling the cavity, your pain subsides. If there’s an infection, you may require antibiotics or painkillers for a short time. If the cavity has affected the root of the tooth, you may need a root canal or extraction.
Throbbing Tooth Pain from Root Sensitivity
Due to trauma or an untreated cavity, a tooth’s root can become exposed. The exposed root allows sensations to reach the nerve. The tooth can be sensitive to touch, cold air, acidic and sticky foods, and hot or cold beverages and foods.
Your general dentist open on Saturday may suggest that you try a special desensitizing toothpaste before taking any other more drastic steps. This toothpaste helps reduce nerve sensitivity. It may take two to three weeks for the toothpaste to begin working.
Gum Disease
Gum disease or infected gums leads to a host of issues. Gingivitis and the more advanced periodontitis cause throbbing tooth pain, loose teeth, swollen gums, pus and sensitivity. Without the proper diagnosis and treatment, tooth loss could occur.
Your Yonkers dentist can treat your condition successfully, but the earlier you catch the disease, the easier the treatment is. To treat gum disease that’s causing your pain, a top Yonkers dentist may suggest treatments that include:
Deep cleaning
Gum surgery
Antibiotics
Bone surgery
Abscessed Tooth
Whether due to decay or trauma, the center pulp of your tooth or the area between your tooth and gum, can become damaged or infected. Bacteria enter the tooth, causing the inflammation. Symptoms include:
Severe throbbing tooth pain Fever Ear ache Tooth sensitivity Pain opening your mouth wide Bad breath Swelling or redness in your gums Swollen neck glands Swollen jaw Abscessed teeth should be treated quickly as the infection can enter the surrounding tissue, bone or blood stream. This infection could then spread throughout your body. Your emergency dentist, open on Saturday , is available for you.
Impacted Wisdom Teeth
Over the centuries, humans’ mouths have become steadily smaller. Less room in your mouth means crowded teeth. Your back molars or wisdom teeth may not have room to erupt properly out of your gum tissue. Some people never experience pain from this, but many do.
This dental surgery requires general anesthesia and a couple of days to recover. Many people have swelling and minor discomfort for up to a week that eventually subside. And since the offending tooth has been removed, you shouldn’t experience that throbbing pain any more either.
Repetitive Motions
Repetitive motion strains muscles and tissue. Chewing gum or eating hard substances like ice or peanuts can create cracks. Grinding your teeth sometimes leads to damage as well. Repetitive motion can bring on a condition known as dentin hypersensitivity, when the inner layers of your teeth develop numerous cracks.
If your dentist suspects repetitive motion injury, you’ll need to stop your destructive behavior. Your dentist may fit you with a mouth guard to wear at night. Continued grinding can wear down your teeth, break them, and compromise dental work.
Other Causes of Throbbing Tooth Pain
Fractures, damaged fillings, or sinus problems can also cause tooth pain. Examination, medical history, X-rays and other tests determines which of these scenarios to address. Your dentist uses bonding, re-filling, crowns, or veneers to fix some of these issues.
