Three Reasons to Get Your Toothache Checked Immediately

Are you suffering with toothache? If so, we strongly recommend booking a dental appointment. Toothache can make life a misery, and sometimes, even minor pain can indicate something more serious. If you have dental pain, here are 3 reasons to get your teeth checked out immediately:

1. Dental infections: if you have severe toothache, or tooth pain that has come on suddenly, this may indicate that you have a dental infection. If you have an abscess, for example, it’s important that it is treated swiftly. Dental infections can cause throbbing pain, but they can also get worse if left untreated. Other potential symptoms of infection include fever and generally feeling under the weather. If you have an abscess, the affected area may also feel tender.
2. Pain relief: trying to get on with your day to day business when you’ve got dental pain can be tricky. Seeing your dentist enables you to receive rapid pain relief, and hopefully, your dentist will able to ascertain the cause and provide a long-term solution.
3. Decay: in some cases, toothache is a sign of dental decay. Decay occurs when harmful bacteria penetrate the protective enamel coating of the tooth, causing a cavity to form. Decay can spread, so it’s wise to seek advice as quickly as possible. In many cases, a cavity will be treated using a filling. If you have a hole in your tooth, you may also experience heightened sensitivity and a feeling of weakness in the tooth.

If you’re struggling with dental pain, why not get in touch with us today? We’ll do everything we can to make you feel comfortable as quickly as possible.