What Can a Toothache Mean?

Treat Your Toothache at Kitchener East Family Dental Today!

A toothache can mean several things, especially when pain is involved. Proper evaluation and diagnosis of a toothache can determine the true cause. The most common problem that people experience when dealing with a toothache is sensitivity to hot and cold drinks. When fluid interacts with the surface of an infected tooth and gum area, the results can be devastating. Pain around the gums of the tooth or inside the cavity of the tooth can be caused by:

  • An infection of the gums
  • A Fractured tooth
  • An abscessed tooth
  • Pressure from teeth grinding or chewing gum repetitively
  • Tooth decay
  • A ruptured filling

Woman suffering from a toothache

When is it Time to Visit a Dentist?

The ideal time to visit the dentist is before any problems arise. It is recommended that individuals visit the dentist office for a regular exam at least once a year. However, if pain or other symptoms are present, individuals need to see a dentist right away.

Regular dentistry care can reduce and it most cases prevent the risk of teeth and gum disease. When the tooth is continually hurting, over the counter medication is not working, there are noticeable swelling, redness and tenderness of the gums, this is the time to see a dentist.

The pain from an infected tooth can be sharp and constant, often throbbing. In most cases, the tooth is not painful until pressure is applied through biting or chewing. Over the counter medication works fine in alleviating the symptoms of pain and swelling, but not the actual cause.

Contact Kitchener East Family Dental Today!

Anyone who has ever visited a dentist knows the importance of regular dental exams. If you are experiencing a toothache, swelling or tenderness of the gums, or if you need to see a dentist for the first time, contact Kitchener East Family Dental today at 519-578-2419, and schedule a comprehensive dental exam

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