{"id":669,"date":"2019-08-07T12:55:38","date_gmt":"2019-08-07T12:55:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.machiasdental.com\/?page_id=669"},"modified":"2023-01-28T05:01:57","modified_gmt":"2023-01-28T05:01:57","slug":"toothaches","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/machiasdental.com\/procedures\/dental-problems\/toothaches\/","title":{"rendered":"Toothaches"},"content":{"rendered":"

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<\/div>[vc_column_text]There are many possible causes for a toothache. Two of the most common dental causes are the\u00a0presence of a cavity or an abscess<\/b>. Some of the other causes of toothache are quite serious, so you should certainly\u00a0consult Dr. James Sparaga<\/b><\/a>\u00a0for a proper diagnosis.[\/vc_column_text]
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<\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Do I have a cavity?<\/b>[\/vc_column_text]
<\/div>[vc_column_text]A cavity, or caries, is a hole in a tooth that is caused by tooth decay. If you experience pain when eating something cold or sweet, and the pain goes away fairly quickly, you may have a cavity. If it is a cavity,\u00a0the sooner you get it taken care of, the less severe the damage will be<\/b>.\u00a0See Dr. James Sparaga <\/b><\/a>for proper diagnosis and treatment.[\/vc_column_text]
<\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Do I have an abscessed tooth?<\/b>[\/vc_column_text]
<\/div>[vc_column_text]An abscessed tooth, or periapical abscess, is an\u00a0infection of the tissue inside of a tooth with a dead nerve<\/b>. Often this is the result of an untreated severe cavity. The pain and pressure comes from a buildup of fluid inside the tooth. Since the nerve is dead, the tooth will not be sensitive to cold, but is usually very sensitive to the touch. This painful condition needs to be treated immediately to prevent further infection and damage.[\/vc_column_text]
<\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]What else could be causing my toothache?<\/b>[\/vc_column_text]
<\/div>[vc_column_text]Several other disorders, many of them serious, can mimic the sensation of a toothache, including\u00a0Temporomandibular Dysfunction, Sinusitis, Angina, Trigeminal Neuralgia, common earaches, and some cancers<\/b>. If you are experiencing dental pain, you should immediately\u00a0consult Dr. James Sparaga<\/b><\/a>\u00a0for a proper diagnosis.[\/vc_column_text]
<\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Why should I take care of a toothache?<\/b>[\/vc_column_text]
<\/div>[vc_column_text]First, the toothache could be a sign of a non-dental problem, and not a problem with the tooth itself. If the problem is with the tooth,\u00a0early treatment is important<\/b>, because Dr. James Sparaga wants you to keep as much original tooth structure as possible. An early cavity can be filled before the tooth abscesses and needs a root canal. An early abscess can be treated with a root canal, instead of tooth extraction. A tooth that is too far damaged and infected may have to be extracted to prevent further damage to the mouth, and extraction is always Dr. James Sparaga\u2019s last resort.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]
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