Understanding Dental Pain: Treatments and Prevention

Dental pain may be very tiring, extreme pain means no sleep and it's not nice to go around with a painful mouth. However, what precisely causes Dental pain, and what are the remedies and prevention tips are discussed in this blog.

What is Dental Pain?

Pain or discomfort in or around the teeth and gums is referred to as dental pain.

Tooth decay, gum disease, infections, trauma, or tooth sensitivity are just a few of the causes.
Tooth pain arises from irritation of the nerves in your teeth, which in turn irritates the pulp, the core part of the tooth.

Causes

A handful of the many causes of dental pain are discussed below.

Tooth decay: 

Cavities are caused by the acids that oral bacteria produce which demineralize the tooth surface.

Periodontitis or gingivitis two gum diseases that can cause inflammation, can cause toothaches.

Tooth Abscess: 

Collection of pus caused by infection around the tooth root.

Fractured or cracked teeth: 

A Tooth that has been damaged by injury or trauma or by biting hard material.

Impacted wisdom teeth: 

Third molars can put pressure and discomfort on the jaw when they are unable to erupt normally.

Sinus infection: 

Sinus infection can cause facial pain due to infection and inflammation which can radiate to upper back teeth.

Bruxism: 

Grinding and clenching of teeth can lead to pressure in gums or sensitivity in teeth.

Sensitivity of teeth:

 Worn-out tooth surface or exposed root surface due to receding gums can result in sensitivity or discomfort.

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Treatment Remedies of Dental pain

The underlying cause of dental pain determines the course of treatment. Following are a few typical remedies:

Dental Fillings: 

Your dentist may remove the decayed portion of the tooth and fill it with a dental filling material if tooth decay is the source of your discomfort.

Root Canal Therapy:

 In order to remove the affected tissue and seal the tooth to stop further infection and pain.

Tooth extraction:

 In situations where a tooth is too badly decayed or damaged to be saved, extraction may be required to stop the discomfort while preventing further problems.

Antibiotics: 

If a bacterial infection is the cause of your toothache, your dentist may recommend antibiotics to help get rid of the infection.

Pain Relief Drugs: 

Ibuprofen or acetaminophen, two over-the-counter pain medicines, might help reduce tooth pain momentarily until you can visit a dentist.

Desensitizing Toothpaste or Mouthwash:

 Applying desensitizing toothpaste or using desensitizing Mouthwash might help ease the pain associated with sensitive toothaches.

Warm Saltwater Rinses:

 Rinsing your mouth with warm water with salt can help to minimize discomfort and inflammation caused by mild infections or gum disease.

Suggestions for Prevention of Dental Pain

Maintaining good oral health and avoiding pain requires prevention:

*Brushing and Flossing Regularly

*Using toothpaste containing fluoride.

*Restricting sugar-filled foods and beverages

*Give up smoking

In order to prevent future issues and severe pain, it is necessary that you contact a dentist as soon as possible if you are having pain in teeth.

Seek immediate dental care if you:

• Arise in body temperature.
• Develop unpleasant-smelling discharge or gum swelling and redness.
• Sucking or breathing difficulties.
• Get a dental injury.

In the event that your Dental pain lasts more than a day or two and you are unable to work or finish your daily work, schedule a visit with a Dentist.