Find out about the causes and prevention of toothache

Toothache causes

Toothache or odontalgia is one of the most common problems suffered by patients who come to our dental clinic in Malaga. It is something really unpleasant, which not only causes pain in that area but often extends to the ear and neck area.

The problem with teeth is that this pain is very persistent, sometimes it becomes almost unbearable and conditions the daily life of the person who is suffering from it. That is why it is important to know the causes and possible prevention methods for toothache.

Read on to find out more with Gross Dentistas.

These are the signs that indicate the onset of a toothache

Before we get into the causes of toothache, it is important to identify the signs that indicate the onset of toothache.

The most common symptoms are discomfort in the jaw area, which is usually accompanied by inflammation and bleeding gums. On the other hand, if you notice that you have more tooth sensitivity and that your teeth hurt a lot when you drink cold drinks or eat cold food, it may also be a sign that a toothache is approaching.

On the other hand, if the tooth has an infection, the patient may even have a fever.

What are the causes of toothache? Find out here

The first cause of toothache is tooth decay. When we don’t have good daily dental hygiene, plaque builds up on the teeth to form cavities. Many people let this happen, which can lead to tooth abscess and pulp damage. This exposes the nerve to bacteria and causes pain.

Another cause of toothache is periodontal disease, which affects the gums. This type of ailment causes pain and inflammation of the gums, bleeding that we can see when brushing our teeth, bad breath and also an ache in the teeth.

The third cause of toothache is dental trauma, or in other words, having suffered a blow to the teeth. Your teeth may have been broken or damaged, which is why it is so important to go to the dentist to have them checked.

Then there is bruxism, the tendency of some patients to clash their upper and lower jaws involuntarily and to a large extent while sleeping. This rubbing causes increased tension in the temporomandibular joint and causes toothache.

The fifth cause is impacted teeth, those that have not finished erupting as they should. They remain inside the maxillary bone and tend to push the rest of the teeth, something we can see above all with the famous wisdom teeth.

The last cause of toothache is inflammation. If we have inflamed areas that connect with the oral cavity, it usually does not cause pain.

Follow these simple methods to prevent toothache

There are certain actions you can take in your daily life to prevent toothache.

The first is to eat a healthy diet without the abuse of sugars.

Another action is to maintain proper oral hygiene, brushing your teeth after every meal and using dental floss, mouthwash or oral irrigators. This will prevent plaque and tartar build-up, which can lead to cavities, inflammation of the gums…

In any case, always go to your dentist when you have discomfort in your teeth to diagnose the cause and the best solution for your case. Make an appointment at Gross Dentistas if you have toothache.

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