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Treatment can range frorn dental fillings for smaller cavities advanced gum disease as the loss of bone around the teeth
to an onlay or crown, and in more serious cases it may leads to the formation of gum pockets, where bacteria in
require a root canal procedure or extraction of the affected these pockets can cause gum infectjon, swelling, pain, and
tooth or teeth. further bone destruction.
Treatment of early gum disease can be done through oral
Here are some common causes of tooihaches: hygiene and removal of bacterial plaque, whereas moderate
to advanced gum disease usually requires a ihorough
cleaning of the teeth and teeth roots called "root planing"
Bad breath:
and "subgingival curettage" which are usually performed
The unpleasant smell that so many people suffer from comes
under local anesthesla and may be accompanied by the use
from bacteria that is caused by decaying remnants of food
of oral antibiotics to overcorne gum infectlon or abscess.
in the mouth, causing caries and needs to be checked out.
Gum disease: Root sensitivities:
This refers to inflammation of the soft tssue (gingiva) and
This happens when bacterial toxins dissolve the bone
around the roots and causes the gum and the bone to
abnormal loss of bone that surrounds the teeth and holds
recede, exposing the roots. The exposed roots are no longer
them ln place. cum disease is caused by plaque which is
protected by healthy gum and bone and become sensitive
a mixture of food, saliva and bacteria that accumulates
to hot, cold or sour food.
over time along the gum line. Early symptoms include gum
Depending on the severity of the condition, treatments
bleeding without pain; when pain occurs it is a symptom of
can range from a simple filling to laser or special chemical
treatments to cover the exposed areas.
Broken teeth:
These can also bea cause 0ftoothachewiihoutthe associated
cavity or advanced gum disease. f you experience any
breakage of teeth, make a visit to the dentist immediately. lf
the tooth comes out of the socket, hold it on the crown not
the root and if possible, place the tooth in a clean container
filled with milk. lf you unable to do so, try to put the tooti
under your tongue but be careful not to swallow it. Leave
any bits of tissue attached to the tooth intact as this may
help preserve the vitality of the tooth and try and get to the
dentlst as soon as possible.
Treatment usually involves protecting the tooth with
a full-coverage gold or porcelain-fused-to-metal crown.
However, if placinga crown does not relieve pain symptoms,
a root canal procedure may still be necessary.
wisdom tooth:
Wisdom tooth is a condition where you have impacted
(teeth pressing together) or erupting (tooth growing out or
"cutting") molar teeth. Thls affects the nearby tissues that
can become inflamed and swollen and the pain can often
be extendeo ro t5e jaw ano ear. n seve'e cases, parn in
the throat and the floor of the mouth may make it difficult
to swallow or the jaw cannot be closed properly. Treatment
f0r thls condition requires pain medrcation, antibiotics, and
sometimes even surgical removal, commonly known as the
remova ofwisdomteeth.
It should also be noted that health reasons can also give
flse to pain around the face region, which can sometimes
be confused with toothaches. These can be symptoms of
diseases of angina or heart attacks, inner or external ear
infections and even sinuses that can also cause pain around
the teeth and jaws. So it is very important to get a proper
diagnosis on the cause of your toothache from a doctor
or dentist.
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lf you can't get n t0 see the dent st strargrrt away, rrere
are some tips for coprng with the toothaches:
{. Take an oral painkil er or antl-inflamrnatory to bring
down the swelllng and numb the pa n, but never take
aspirin if you are expectrng a dental procedure.
Aspirin can ncrease the bleed ng and rnay jeopardise
the procedure and put you at unnecessary r sk
Be careful with the hot,
cold and sweet foods
:lc oo not apply an antiseptic or pain ki ler dlrectly on
the tooth, as it may cause a severe burn
and beverages because
these may aggravate
tl. lf the paln iscaused bypressureduetotrapped
food bits in between the teeth, a s mple dental floss
an existing sore and
rnan pu ation can remove the rrritant, following wh ch sensitive situation
you can rinse with warm salt water
:1. lfyoufee pan inyourgums,suckonan icecubeto The best way to avo d toothache is obvlously to have
numb the area. A ternatively apply a hot compress on in pace good personal oral health practices. This means
your Jaw and garg e with warm salt water daily fossing and brushing your teeth at least iwice a day.
An antibacterial moutfl rinse, approved for the control of
{. Be careful with the hot, cold and sweet foods and p aque and swol en gums, rnay be prescrlbed by your dentist
beverages because these may aggravate an exist ng and shoud be used rn addition to careful dally brushing
sore and sensitive situation and f ossing.
lMake regular visits to your dentist as part of your
:* As a ru e, where possible, reduce your intake of ifestyle health pan so as to avoid the occLrrrence of any
sugars and snacking between meals to help keep severe dental ssues, and always rememberthat prevention
your teeth strong. This includes drinking fizzy sweet rs better than cure - detectlng problems early mean that
drinks and alcohol. they are easier to treat. @