Tooth Pain

What is tooth pain?

Tooth pain is the uncomfortable feeling around or within your tooth. The pain may be mild, severe, come and go, or worsen over time when left untreated. You might experience:

• Dull, ongoing aching
• Jabbing, sharp discomfort
• Throbbing tooth pain
• Tooth sensitivity
• Facial or gum swelling
• Fever or chills
• Bad breath
• Bad taste in your mouth
• Headaches

If you have an ongoing or severe toothache, see Dr. Parhizkar for an evaluation as soon as possible. 

What are the risk factors for tooth pain?

Tooth pain causes and risk factors include:

• Tooth abscess
• Cavity
• Cracked tooth
• Broken dental restoration
• Gum disease
• Impacted wisdom teeth
• Infection
• Teeth clenching or grinding

You can’t always avoid tooth pain, but regular dental visits, brushing your teeth after meals, using antibacterial mouth rinse, and flossing daily may reduce your risk. Advanced Family Dentistry offers preventive dental care, including fluoride treatments and sealants. 

How is the cause of tooth pain diagnosed?

To diagnose the underlying cause of a toothache, Dr. Parhizkar discusses your symptoms and medical history, examines your teeth and gums, and reviews the results of your most recent dental X-rays. He tailors a toothache treatment plan based on its cause and severity. 

How is tooth pain treated?

Treating a toothache with Dr. Parhizkar at Advanced Family Dentistry may include watchful waiting, addressing a cavity, or repairing a damaged tooth. You might need a filling, dental bonding, root canal, crown, or tooth extraction with a dental implant in severe cases. Dr. Parhizkar may recommend you wear a night guard to protect your teeth against grinding. 

During a root canal, Dr. Parhizkar removes bacteria and infected materials from the inside of your tooth (the pulp), cleans the area, and replaces it with dental materials. You often receive a dental crown that covers the surface of your tooth to protect it. Regardless of which treatment you undergo, Dr. Parhizkar follows up to ensure a successful outcome.

Maintain exceptional oral health habits at home and see the Advanced Family Dentistry experts every six months for professional dental cleanings and other forms of preventive care. 

At the first sign of tooth pain, see Dr. Parhizkar at Advanced Family Dentistry by calling the office or requesting a visit online today.