Many women say tooth pain is worse then having a baby. Dental pain can keep someone up all night and lack of sleep along with the tooth ache can drive someone into deep depression. If it lasts more than a minute, wakes you up or keeps you up all night, it almost always is from a dead tooth. If there's enough tooth left, root canal therapy is the best option since it saves your tooth. If money is an issue, tooth extraction may have to be done. There is no remedy that can bring a dead tooth back to life so you have to make a choice.
A sinus infection can cause tooth pain. Sinus tooth pain occurs becaue the maxillary sinus affects the upper back teeth whose roots go into the sinus. A sinus infection can aggravate a tooth grinding problem causing the teeth to hurt. After filling a tooth or after having a crown delivered, discomfort can be due to a high bite or the tooth preparation. This is upsetting because these patients visited the dentist to prevent problems and now have a dental problem. Fortunately, most problems of this kind tend to disappear in a few months.
Sudden sharp tooth pain when you bite is usually caused by a cracked tooth or loose filling. The type of dental treatment needed depends on the depth of the crack. A crown can bind a small crack so it doesn't open and cause pain. If the crack gets larger and goes in the nerve, a root canal may be needed. However, if the crack goes all the way through the tooth, it may need to be removed. Loose fillings can usually be replaced with a new tooth filling. Fortunately, patients have many different choices for replacement.
Tooth pain can be caused by a number of things including hot or cold foods. A deep tooth filling that is close to the nerve can insult the tooth. If the discomfort is temporary and goes away immediately, a new insulated filling can be placed. Tooth grinding causes tooth sensitivity with many teeth. This is generally eliminated with a soft guard. The dentists at the Atlanta Dental Group PC are dedicated to their patients' good health and well being. You are welcome to join our family of patients. If you have a tooth problem and would like schedule a free dental consultation with atlanta dentist, Dr. Mark Allan Padolsky, call 404-874-7428 to make your appointment.