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If you’re struggling with tooth pain in London, we’re here to help. Tooth pain, commonly known as toothache, can make life a misery. Whether you’re experiencing intermittent pain, or your discomfort has come on suddenly, our expert dental team will do everything possible to put a smile back on your face.
Tooth pain can occur for several different reasons, and the type of pain varies. Some people experience a sudden onset of throbbing pain, while others have pain that comes and goes. The most common causes of tooth pain include:
If you have wisdom teeth that are pushing through, you may also find that you experience toothache. This usually occurs when there is a lack of space in the jaw for the third molars, which causes the tooth to push up against the neighbouring tooth and grow at an angle. This is known as an impacted wisdom tooth.
In some cases, toothache can also be a side-effect of sinus inflammation.
The most important thing to do when you have tooth pain is to seek help from your dentist. When you have a dental appointment, your dentist will make identifying the cause of pain a priority. Using visual examinations and X-rays, your dentist will determine the cause, and then discuss treatment options with you.
If pain is linked to a cavity or more widespread decay, decayed tissue will be removed from the tooth and then the tooth will be filled to prevent the spread of infection and reduce the risk of damage.
If a tooth is chipped, it is often possible to restore it using a technique known as composite bonding. This involves placing a small amount of dental composite, a tooth-coloured material, to the tooth to reshape and strengthen it. If the tooth is cracked, the best option may be to fit a new crown. Crowns are also known as caps, as they are placed over the top of the existing tooth structure.
If the tooth is infected, and the infection has reached the pulp tissue, the living part of the tooth, antibiotics may be recommended. It may also be advisable to carry out root canal treatment, which involves removing decayed pulp tissue from the root canals and then cleaning and sealing the tooth. A new crown may also be placed.
Sometimes, dental pain comes and goes without causing too many problems, but we strongly recommend getting in touch with us in the following cases:
If you’re suffering from tooth pain in London, don’t hesitate to give us a call.
