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Toothaches

Changing Your View Of Root Canals

Toothaches are common around the world. Each year millions of people around the world suffer from dental pain that involves their teeth and/or the surrounding structures.

Whether it is tooth decay, a broken tooth, or a gum abscess, a toothache usually requires immediate attention. Here are some common questions I've been asked in my 20+ years of helping people eliminate their toothache.

What are the common causes of toothaches?

Tooth decay. When tooth decay approaches the dental pulp it can cause a toothache. The dental
pulp is the soft tissue on the inside of the tooth. This tissue contains nerve tissue and blood vessels. Bacteria from tooth decay can cause this tissue to become inflamed and painful.
Cracked tooth. A tooth with a crack is typically sore to biting pressure. But a crack can also
cause a throbbing pain in your tooth. Some cracks are so small that magnification is required in order to see them.
One of the common causes of a cracked tooth is chewing ice. Teeth with large dental fillings are also more prone to cracking. DON'T CHEW ICE!
Abscessed tooth. This occurs when the dental pulp actually becomes infected. The pain from an
abscessed tooth usually comes from the bone and gum surrounding the infected tooth. Swelling may accompany the infected tooth.
TMJ pain. The temperomandibular joint lies just in front of your ear on each side. When this joint becomes inflamed it can feel just like a toothache. If you have pain when you open your mouth wide it could be a TMJ problem instead of a toothache.
Sinus infection. I've seen many people for what they thought was a toothache but instead was a sinus infection. If your pain increases when you bend over at the waist toward the floor you may have a sinus toothache.
Gum abscess. An infection in the gum surrounding a tooth can cause pain to be felt in the tooth. Actually it is usually the ligament holding the tooth in the socket that has become inflamed or infected.
Impacted wisdom tooth. A third molar or wisdom tooth that has not completely erupted can cause pain and swelling.
Referred pain. One reason that it is important to not ignore a toothache is that it might indicate a more serious problem such as angina or other heart conditions.

What are the symptoms most frequently associated with toothaches?

Pain when chewing.

Sensitivity to heat and cold.

Spontaneous pain that may even wake you up at night.

How are toothaches treated?

Some toothaches can be remedied with a simple filling or crown on the tooth. However, if you have a severe toothache it will most likely be the result of an inflamed or infected dental pulp.

If this is the case the diseased pulp must be removed. There are only two options if one of these is the source of your dental pain:

Tooth removal. Sometimes this is the only viable option. This is true for extensive tooth decay, a severely cracked tooth, and advanced gum disease. Dentists will typically try to save your tooth if at all possible.
Root canal treatment. The words root canal usually conjure up all kinds of thoughts, feelings, and fearful emotions. That's why I wrote the book, The Relaxed Root Canal . Even though there have been many advancements in root canal treatment it remains a much feared dental procedure.

In The Relaxed Root Canal I answer over 80 of the most commonly asked questions I've heard as a root canal specialist (endodontist).

In chapter five I give you the one question you MUST ask your dentist BEFORE having your root canal.

People with toothaches will often try a home remedy. There's one I've seen tried by many people that ALWAYS makes the pain and swelling worse.

You should never try this home remedy for toothache pain. I talk about this in Chapters 10 & 11.

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