Feeling tooth pain is an indicator that you have a dental problem that needs to be addressed. Schedule an appointment at Levesque Dentistry. Nashua, NH, dentist Dr. Tara Levesque-Vogel will provide a thorough examination to determine the cause of your pain and find the best solution to alleviate your pain. Discover the most common reasons for tooth pain below:
Cavities
Extensive tooth decay can create a hole in the tooth enamel, also known as a cavity. Bacteria that live in the mouth feed on sugars in the mouth and produce acids that eat away at teeth. Holes in the tooth enamel cause pain and sensitivity because the inner tissues are exposed.
It is easier to treat cavities when they are small, so it is important to pay attention to developing dental problems. Dr. Levesque-Vogel treats cavities with dental fillings.
Damaged or Lost Filling
A damaged or lost dental filling can lead to bite issues and dental pain. During an appointment with Dr. Levesque-Vogel, she can help repair or replace your filling. Dental fillings not only seal out tooth decay but ensure that you have a stable and strong bite.
Bruxism/TMJ
If you suffer from frequent headaches, find your jaw popping when you chew or suffer from tooth and jaw pain, you may be clenching or grinding your teeth at night. This is also known as bruxism, teeth clenching and grinding are often indications of TMJ disorders.
TMJ disorders arise when the temporomandibular joints which attach the jawbone to the skull are injured. Dr. Levesque-Vogel can treat TMJ and stop painful symptoms from snowballing into larger problems.
Abscessed Tooth
An abscess is a painful tooth infection that forms at the root of a tooth. Dr. Levesque-Vogel may prescribe antibiotics to treat the infection. She may also conduct a deep cleaning or infection removal treatment if it does not go away from antibiotics alone.
Wisdom Teeth
When your wisdom teeth begin to erupt, they can become impacted, which means that they will come in at an odd angle or cannot fully emerge. Wisdom teeth can cause pain, swelling, and jaw stiffness for some patients. Dr. Levesque-Vogel can examine your emerging wisdom teeth to determine if they need to be extracted.