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Last reviewed: 23.04.2024
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Most of us at some point in our lives suffer from tooth sensitivity or tooth pain. When a dentist tries to find a source of pain, he uses the differential diagnosis method. It is a systematic method that is used to identify unknown causes of toothache using the exclusion method. During the survey, it turns out that the causes of toothache can be different - from an improperly placed seal to inflammation of the pulp - the inner tissue of the tooth.
[Symptoms: acute and persistent pain in the area of the teeth, but it is difficult to say which tooth causes it
Possible problem
The pulp tissue inside the tooth is sharply infected, it threatens with inflammation and dying of the pulp. Annoying, as a rule, and the dental nerve - it is very painful.
What to do
Contact your dentist for a thorough examination of the oral cavity. After the problem tooth is found, root canal treatment will be required to remove the infected pulp tissues. This will bring relief to the person and will help to preserve the tooth. If there is no treatment, the pain in the tooth can become even stronger.
Symptom: sensitivity of teeth to hot or cold food and liquids.
Possible problems
If the discomfort lasts only a few minutes, the sensitivity of the teeth usually does not mean a serious problem. It can be caused by a small area of cleavage in the tooth, an improper filling of the filling or an open root surface as a result of gum recession. Or use of an abnormal toothbrush, at which abrasion of tooth enamel is possible.
What to do?
If the surface of the tooth root is very sensitive, you must first keep it clean and free from bacterial plaque. To do this, you can order a service such as cleaning stones. In addition, use a soft toothbrush, act it very gently on the gum line, and brush your teeth no more than twice a day.
Try using fluorine-containing toothpastes that are designed specifically for sensitive teeth. You can even try using toothpaste as an ointment by rubbing it into the root surface for ten minutes or so. If the sensitivity still does not go away, contact your dentist.
Symptom: A sharp pain in the tooth, when a person bites something hard (apple).
Possible problem
An improperly placed seal, an inflammation of the pulp inside the tooth and / or a crack in the tooth enamel is a possible cause of this pain in the tooth causes.
What to do?
Be sure to visit the dentist to diagnose the problem, especially if the pain in the teeth is getting worse. Inflammation in the tooth should be treated, and replace the crown or a seal, if they are set incorrectly. If the pain is caused by damage to the tissue of the pulp, the doctor will prescribe root canal treatment to clean the damaged pulp, disinfect the root canal and fill the rest with space to keep the tooth. A tooth fracture can be difficult to treat not only when it is small, but also depending on the location and depth of the crack.
Symptom: Lingering pain in the tooth after eating, hot or cold food and liquids.
Possible problem
This condition can mean that inflammation of the pulp develops. The tissue inside the tooth dies and the tooth can be irreparably damaged, usually as a result of deep damage or physical trauma.
What to do?
Contact the dentist to diagnose the problem before the pain in the teeth becomes unbearable due to the development of the abscess. The tooth will probably need root canal treatment to remove dying or dead tissue of the pulp and keep the tooth.
Symptoms: dull pain, pressure in the upper teeth and paranasal sinuses - from one or both sides of the face.
Possible problem
Pain is felt in the sinus sinuses of the nose - the areas of the face that are often associated with the upper teeth, because through them the same nerves pass. The origin of this pain is often very difficult to determine. Thus, sinus pain can manifest as a toothache, and vice versa. This is why pain in the sinuses of the nose from a cold or flu can cause pain in the upper teeth. This is important to determine what factors can cause similar symptoms.
What to do
Contact your dentist to find out that the symptoms are related specifically to toothache, not to another type of pain. However, do not wait until the pain in the tooth worsens, go to the doctor ..
Symptom: persistent severe pain in the tooth, swelling of the gums and sensitivity even to touch.
Possible problem
The tooth can be infected (an abscess that has spread from the pulp to the surrounding periodontal tissues ("peri" - about, "odont" - tooth) and bones.
What to do
Contact your dentist immediately. Cleaning the root canal is most likely not necessary. Medicines without a prescription, for example, such as paracetamol and ibuprofen, will help reduce symptoms until you cure your sick teeth.
Do not wait for the pain in your teeth to get worse
Note that all the above examples of toothache are just a guide to action, but it is not necessary to follow them literally. The main thing is that if you have pain in the tooth, consult a specialist, do not tolerate a toothache, so as not to aggravate your own situation.
Who to contact?
Symptom: sensitivity of the tooth to hot or cold food after dental treatment.
Possible problem
The work of a not very qualified dentist can lead to increased sensitivity of teeth due to inflammation of the pulp - the tissue inside the tooth.
What to do?
This sensitivity should last no longer than a few days, however, if a seal or crown has recently been placed, the tooth may cease to hurt for a week or two, so that everything stabilizes. Soft painkillers, for example, paracetamol, aspirin or ibuprofen, should help. If the pain in the teeth does not go away or worsens, contact your dentist.