DOC I HAVE TOOTHACHE
Toothache is the pain around the teeth or jaws usually following a tooth problem.
Toothache can be very severe and may cause the sufferer many sleepless nights.
The causes of Toothache are:
Tooth Problems such as :
1.Dental caries which is caused by the action of the bacteria that lives in plague, a sticky coating of saliva and food debris that forms on the surface of the teeth.
2.a broken tooth
3.an exposed tooth root
4.dental abscess
5.gum disease
Disorders of the temporo-mandibular joints such as:
1.temporomandibular joint arthritis
2.injuries to the jaw or joint
The Symptoms of Toothache is basically pain.
However the pain can be mild to severe or excruciating and chronic.
The toothache may be made worse by chewing on hard food or cold or even heat.
The symptom of toothache and its causes can only be determined by a professional dental examination which includes X-rays .
the most common cause of toothache is
1.the dental caries and abscess,
a.sensitivity of the tooth to hot/ cold foods and drinks.
b.Pain occurs when the dentin is damaged.
c.Visible pits or holes appear on the enamel
2.Gum disease is the second most cause ot toothache.
Gingivitis or infection of the gums can cause the erosion of gum and bone tissue that surrounds and keep the tooth in place.
As a result of the gum infection and destruction of the bone of the tooth, the nerve of the tooth is affected and send pain signals to indicated the severity of the gum and tooth infection.
3.Tooth roots that are exposed are no longer protected by the gums aand bone of the tooth. The exposed tooth roots can be become very sensitive to cold hot or sour foods.
4.Broken tooth means a fracture of the bone of the tooth. Biting on the bone fracture can severe excruciating pain.
5.Impacted tooth such as wisdom tooth can cause pain if the tooth is pressing against the gums and the nerve surrounding the gums.
6.Temporo-mandibular joints inflammation caused by habitual clenching of teeth
or grinding of teech can caused irritation of the temporo-mandibular joints resulting in spasm of muscles and jaw pain.
Treatment of Toothache:
1.scrape the teeth to remove plague
A flouride gel may be applied to protect the teeth from plague
2.If a cavity is present, the dental surgeon may fill the tooth with fillings made of dental amalgam in molars and premolars and composite resins for the front teeth.
3.in the case of a large cavity or a broken tooth, the dentist will drill the decayed portion of the tooth, fill the cavity and cover the tooth with an artificial crown.
4.root canal treatment involves removal of the tooth’s pulp and replacing it with an inert material.
5.The entire tooth is taken out if the decay is very advanced
6. Brufen or other NSAID pain killers are given for temporo-mandibular joints inflammation and also to relieve toothache in general.
7.Local anesthetic cream or clove oil has been used to apply to tooth with relief of pain
Preventing Decay
Tips for preventing caries include:
1.diet low in sugar
2.good oral hygiene:
a.Brushing teeth twice a day with fluoride toothpaste.
b.Cleaning between teeth daily with floss.
3.regular dental visits and assessment.
4.a protective plastic coating that can be applied to the chewing surfaces of the back teeth where decay often starts.
Toothache is the pain around the teeth or jaws usually following a tooth problem.
Toothache can be very severe and may cause the sufferer many sleepless nights.
The causes of Toothache are:
Tooth Problems such as :
1.Dental caries which is caused by the action of the bacteria that lives in plague, a sticky coating of saliva and food debris that forms on the surface of the teeth.
2.a broken tooth
3.an exposed tooth root
4.dental abscess
5.gum disease
Disorders of the temporo-mandibular joints such as:
1.temporomandibular joint arthritis
2.injuries to the jaw or joint
The Symptoms of Toothache is basically pain.
However the pain can be mild to severe or excruciating and chronic.
The toothache may be made worse by chewing on hard food or cold or even heat.
The symptom of toothache and its causes can only be determined by a professional dental examination which includes X-rays .
the most common cause of toothache is
1.the dental caries and abscess,
a.sensitivity of the tooth to hot/ cold foods and drinks.
b.Pain occurs when the dentin is damaged.
c.Visible pits or holes appear on the enamel
2.Gum disease is the second most cause ot toothache.
Gingivitis or infection of the gums can cause the erosion of gum and bone tissue that surrounds and keep the tooth in place.
As a result of the gum infection and destruction of the bone of the tooth, the nerve of the tooth is affected and send pain signals to indicated the severity of the gum and tooth infection.
3.Tooth roots that are exposed are no longer protected by the gums aand bone of the tooth. The exposed tooth roots can be become very sensitive to cold hot or sour foods.
4.Broken tooth means a fracture of the bone of the tooth. Biting on the bone fracture can severe excruciating pain.
5.Impacted tooth such as wisdom tooth can cause pain if the tooth is pressing against the gums and the nerve surrounding the gums.
6.Temporo-mandibular joints inflammation caused by habitual clenching of teeth
or grinding of teech can caused irritation of the temporo-mandibular joints resulting in spasm of muscles and jaw pain.
Treatment of Toothache:
1.scrape the teeth to remove plague
A flouride gel may be applied to protect the teeth from plague
2.If a cavity is present, the dental surgeon may fill the tooth with fillings made of dental amalgam in molars and premolars and composite resins for the front teeth.
3.in the case of a large cavity or a broken tooth, the dentist will drill the decayed portion of the tooth, fill the cavity and cover the tooth with an artificial crown.
4.root canal treatment involves removal of the tooth’s pulp and replacing it with an inert material.
5.The entire tooth is taken out if the decay is very advanced
6. Brufen or other NSAID pain killers are given for temporo-mandibular joints inflammation and also to relieve toothache in general.
7.Local anesthetic cream or clove oil has been used to apply to tooth with relief of pain
Preventing Decay
Tips for preventing caries include:
1.diet low in sugar
2.good oral hygiene:
a.Brushing teeth twice a day with fluoride toothpaste.
b.Cleaning between teeth daily with floss.
3.regular dental visits and assessment.
4.a protective plastic coating that can be applied to the chewing surfaces of the back teeth where decay often starts.
