You may or may not have experienced tooth pain in your life at least once, or at least know someone who has been through tooth or dental pain. Most will tell you it is quite unbearable, and it can be quite traumatic. Dental pain can cause you to miss your work, prevent you from eating your food, or even cause emotional anxiety.
Here are the top 5 causes of tooth pain:
- Decay or caries: Tooth decay is extremely common among our population. It is the number one cause of tooth pain and toothache. It often results from sugar-eating bacteria destroying your vital enamel coating, and eventually irritating or infecting the nerve of the tooth.
- Tooth crack: Parafunctional habits such as teeth grinding or chronic teeth grinding, also known as bruxism. Many times, stress and repetitive friction can result in this condition. Teeth grinding happens in your sleep thus resulting in surprising cracks in the teeth. The cracks can become significant and worsen if not corrected over time.
- Weak teeth: These can be characterized by long-term wear, due to erosion of the enamel, or lost tooth structure due to large fillings and restorations. If the natural tooth structure is deficient, that tooth cannot withstand chewing forces and will result in fracture. For example, acidic foods, acid reflux and GERD can also result in loss of enamel due to erosion which weakens your teeth. This will make them highly prone to fracture and tooth pain.
- Injury: An accidental blow to your teeth due to sports or other causes can result in fracture, nerve damage or other facial problems. If you have a cracked tooth, loose tooth, or knocked out tooth, please contact your dentist or call us ASAP at 770-939-5122. Dr. Desai and his team specialize in emergency dental care. Same-day root canal or extraction and replacement may be necessary.
- Age: With lifetime use of a tooth, your enamel can become weaker and highly prone to cracking or fracture. To prevent cracked teeth or the need for a root canal, please consult your dentist.
Call us today at 770-939-5122 to schedule a consultation with your dentist in Tucker, GA, Dr. JD Desai at Lavista Park Family Dentistry, your neighborhood dentist serving Tucker, Atlanta, North Druid Hills and the Stone Mountain area. Come and experience why we are the top-rated and highly reviewed dentist or dental office in your area.