What Is Causing My Toothache

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What Is Causing My Toothache?
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Toothaches, or pain in a particular tooth or area
of the mouth are not always caused by tooth decay
and cavities in affected teeth.
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There are other potential reasons for the pain
and discomfort. To ensure a proper diagnosis it
is best to schedule an oral examination with your
dentist and not wait until your next regular
checkup.
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Some of the other reasons you could be
experiencing a toothache include
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• Tooth Sensitivity
• If you notice the pain only when eating or
  drinking hot or cold beverages and foods, it
  could mean your teeths enamel could be thinning
  and your teeth have become more sensitive.

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2. Gum Disease The early stages of gum
disease could cause tooth pain and is typically
accompanied by red, swollen gums, which bleed
easily.
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3. Fractures in the Tooth Micro-fractures in
the tooths enamel to larger breaks and chips can
cause pain if left untreated.
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4. Abscessed Tooth If tooth decay is not
addressed, its infection can spread into the root
of the tooth and surrounding gum tissue, causing
pain and discomfort.
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5. Impacted Wisdom Teeth When the developing
wisdom teeth are growing horizontally and pushing
directly into the other teeth, you can experience
pain in the rear parts of the upper and lower jaw.
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6. Bruxism (Teeth Grinding) For people that
grind their teeth from stress or unknowingly
while they sleep, they could accidently damage
the teeth and cause pain and discomfort.
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7. Improper Brushing and Flossing If you
using the wrong type of toothbrush or dental
floss or are brushing and flossing with excessive
force, you could be putting too much pressure on
the teeth and gums, which can lead to gum disease.
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8. Missing/Damaged Fillings If a filling
falls out and is not replace, or wears out where
it is no longer fully sealed within the tooth, it
creates an opening for bacteria to get into and
infect the tooth, which can lead to a toothache.
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9. Missing/Damaged Dental Crowns Just like
fillings if your dental crown falls off or is
damaged, it can cause pain and discomfort.
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10. Sinus Infections If you have a sinus
infection, you could experience tooth pain in
your upper teeth on the both sides of the face.
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This is because the sinus passages are inflamed
and putting pressure onto the gums and teeth.
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As you can see not all toothaches are the result
of cavities and tooth decay. It is important to
see your dentist right away to determine the
actual cause of the pain and prescribe the proper
treatment.
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Even if the pain is only minor and intermittent,
it is not a good idea to put off seeing your
dentist. The cause for the pain could worsen,
leading to further problems.
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If you are experiencing any level of tooth pain
or discomfort, please call Oasis Family Dental at
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