Causes of toothache - Private dentist in Costa del Sol
06/09/2020Any toothaches can result from transient inflammation of the gum, but serious toothaches need to be treated by a dentist to fix the pain and whatever problems it causes. In here we examine the causes of toothache and when to visit our private dentist in Costa del Sol.
Toothache overview
A toothache or tooth pain occurs when the nerve becomes damaged in the root of a tooth or near a tooth. The most frequent sources of dental pain are dental (tooth) inflammation, rotting, fracture or loss of a tooth. There may also be pain following extraction (tooth is removed). Often pain originates from other locations and radiates to the jaw, which makes it appear to be toothache.
Bacteria that grow inside your mouth can contribute to gum disease and dental decay, both causing pain. Gum disease may not cause much pain.
Flossing, washing with fluoride toothpaste, and getting your teeth professionally cleaned twice per year, can eliminate most dental problems.
What are possible causes of toothache?
Toothaches can be caused by:
- Tooth decay.
- Abscessed tooth (a bacterial infection within the tooth center).
- Tooth fracture (broken tooth).
- A damaged filling.
- Repeatable motions, such as gum chewing, grinding or clenching teeth. Those movements can wear your teeth down.
- Infected gums.
- Eruption (teeth coming from the gums) or removal of a tooth (wisdom teeth, for example).
When to visit our private dentist in Costa del Sol
See our private dentist in Costa del Sol as soon as possible about your toothache if you:
- have toothache which lasts more than 1 or 2 days
- have a toothache that is severe
- have a fever, earache, or pain upon opening your mouth wide
It is important to properly identify and treat dental infections to prevent their spread to other parts of the face and skull, and possibly even to the bloodstream.