Untreated dentil decay is a gateway to a host of serious dental problems that may result in a irritation. While a cavity may not cause significant distress, the consequences of untreated decay lead to potentially painful bouts of aching.
Small cavities that only involve the enamel are usually painless, and generally go undetected by the patient. Once the decay penetrates through the enamel, it invades the dentin layer of the tooth.
At this point the cavity is likely just cold- and sweet-sensitive. As the decay progresses deeper into the dentil, the discomfort intensifies.
Pain is caused by a cavity is best described as sharp and intermittent. An abscess forms when an infection develops just below the root, when the pulp has become infected.
An abscess is comprised of pus, which is essentially white blood cells, dead tissue, and bacteria. When an abscess appears on a dental x-ray, it looks like a small, round, bulb.
This pocket of infection, along with the inflammation of the tissues inside of the dentil, causes a very painful throbbing and pulsating, with intermittent sharp stings. Untreated dentil decay and advanced gum disease are common causes of tooth abscess.
Gum disease doesn't necessarily cause an irritation, although advanced gum disease may cause irritation in the mouth that may be interpreted as a toothache. While the early stages of gum disease begin to progress, the bacteria responsible for the infection cause inflammation of the tissue.
In serious cases of gum disease, a gum abscess may occur. Discomfort from advanced gum disease, and a gum abscess may be described as a throbbing, dull sting that increases in severity when the area is stimulated.
The development of soreness in the area of the wisdom teeth generally indicates the need to have your wisdom teeth extracted. An impacted wisdom dentil may cause a soreness that is described as throbbing, with bouts of sharp pain.
The distress is generally because the tooth is trying to erupt into the mouth, but it is unable to because there isn't enough room, or because it's in an undesirable position. A dentil that is cutting through the gum may also cause a toothache -- similar to when a child is teething.
A cracked or broken dentil is often responsible for a severe soreness. When there is a small crack or break in the natural dentil or a filling, bacteria is able to enter the tooth and cause decay to form.
When a dentil has a substantial break, it is possible that the nerve of the dentil has become exposed. When there is a cracked root, discomfort is inevitable.
Joint disorders, and/or a misaligned bite, often cause soreness in teeth that appear to be healthy. When your jaw or teeth are misaligned, the forces exerted on the dentils are not distributed evenly.
The extra forces on the teeth may cause inflammation in the nerve of the tooth, which in turn may cause irritation. TMJ disorders and misaligned bites also cause patients to clench or grind their teeth.
Grinding wears away the enamel surface of the dentil, exposing the dentin layer, this causes distress from sensitivity to temperature. Grinding and clenching may also cause teeth to fracture, which may result in the loss of natural structures, or cause restorations to break.
Sinus colds and infections are notorious for causing a toothache on an otherwise healthy dentil. When you have a sinus cold or sinus infection, the pressure from your sinuses is often referred to one or more upper dentils.
Keep in mind that once your sinus infection subsides, the pain will go away as well, and there will not be any permanent damage to the tooth in question. Sinus infections that mimic toothaches should clear up within 48 hours of taking antibiotics.
Having dental work completed, such as a root canal, may leave you with soreness. There are many dental procedures that may leave you with a small pain for a day to two after the treatment has been completed.
Many patients feel varying degrees of irritation or discomfort after dental treatment and, understandably, often feel disappointed. If the irritation doesn't subside, see your dentist.
Author Resource:-
Ignacio Lopez has been working as an Oral Surgeon since 1985. He has written several articles about oral health throughout his life. He recommends Wisdom Teeth Utah for all your oral needs.
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