When you have a toothache, or pain in your gums or jaw, this could mean the presence of a serious oral health concern. Without treatment, this could lead to cavities, infections, and even periodontal concerns that threaten smile stability. In today’s blog, your Sheridan, WY, dentist talks about what an aching tooth could mean for your oral health and why you shouldn’t ignore these symptoms.
Toothaches
When your tooth begins to hurt, this could be due to a number of different factors. Aches that only last a few hours could be due to changes in elevation, cold weather, or even sinus or allergy issues. But if the pain lasts for more than a day, then you could have a cavity that needs treatment, or even the early stages of a dental infection. Ignoring your pain could allow the issue to grow in severity, until the stability of your tooth is threatened. Don’t ignore the pain in your tooth! First, rinse with warm water and then gently floss on either side of the tooth. If this fails to alleviate the pain, then give us a call to schedule an examination. We can find the source of your discomfort and offer relief with a filling or crown.
Sore and Bleeding Gum Tissues
When you notice soreness in your gums, or blessing and redness, this could mean gingivitis or even the early stages of periodontal disease. Lack of treatment could increase the risk for the advanced stage of the disease, known as periodontitis, which could lead to adult tooth loss. Letting us know means we can often reverse gingivitis or bring gum disease to a more manageable state with a deep cleaning, also known as a scaling and root planing. Afterward, routine traditional cleaning every three to four months can keep your smile healthy and strong.
Headaches and Jaw Pain
If you have headaches or frequent pain in your jaw, this could be due to jaw joint strain and bite imbalance, which could be due to misalignment, malocclusion, injury to the face or jaw, tooth loss, or issues with the growth and development of your smile. TMJ disorder could occur, which eventually leads to trouble fully opening and closing your mouth. Bruxism, or chronic teeth grinding, could also be responsible. The pressure from grinding and clenching your teeth eventually damages them, leading to changes in smile beauty and the increased risk of tooth decay and infection. We could treat both issues and stop painful symptoms with a custom-made oral appliance, which looks and fits like a mouthguard.
Talk To Your Sheridan, WY Dentist About Avoiding Painful Symptoms
We want to help you avoid painful symptoms and damage to your smile. To find out how our team can assist in keeping smiles strong, then reach out to Grinnell Street Dental in Sheridan, WY at 307-672-7567.
