common causes of dental pain

Pain is an alarming response from your body to indicate that something is going wrong. Though it is minor or major, the presence of sensory stimulator will let you know something is not right from the inside out. Dental pain is also a form of responsive nerve pain that originates from inside your teeth when they are being triggered by external stimuli.

Given below are some examples of symptoms you may be suffering from and for every symptom, there is a cause. Find the nearest diagnostic centers in Bangalore with Cureplus.

1.      Sensitivity to temperature (hot or cold)

Here the dental pain is temporary, but it usually points toward a minor problem inside the tooth, which include:

·         A loose filling

·         Tooth decay in a small area

·         An exposed root due to gum recession or abrasion

Measures to be taken: In this condition, the best thing one can do is keep your teeth and gum free from bacterial plaque. Do achieve this brush your teeth gently with a soft-bristled toothbrush two times a day. Use a toothpaste containing fluoride to hack sensitive teeth.

2.      Sensitivity to temperature after dental treatment

Dental treatment can also result in tooth sensitivity due to inflammation of the tissue inside the tooth.

Measures to be taken: This type of sensitivity does not last more than a few days to a few weeks. 

Crown work or decay removal may little longer to settle around a week or two. Meanwhile, you can take pain relievers to curb your discomfort.

3.      Sharp pain while biting down your food

The possible problem could be one of the following:

·         Loose filling

·         Tooth decay

·         Broken tooth

Measures to be taken: Visit your dentist to know the actual cause of your problem before the pain worsens. The loose filling could be replaced by your dentist. The dental health specialist can remove decay, protect the root canal, and seal any cracks within the tooth.

4.      Constant pain after eating (hot or cold foods)

This probably means that your tooth is infected. If an infected tooth is left untreated, your tooth can die from inside.

Measures to be taken: Visit a dentist before your pain becomes too severe. The bacteria that harbor in your tooth may give rise to a life-threatening abscess. The tooth would likely to undergo the process of root canal treatment to remove the dead pulp tissue.

5.      Dull ache and pressure on the upper teeth

This kind of dental pain could be related to sinus. This is because the upper back teeth have the same nerves as your sinus cavity. Hence, the pain can be referred to your teeth and sinus. On the other hand, clenching or grinding your teeth also gives rise to the same kind of symptom.

Measures to be taken: Consult a dentist to confirm if the symptoms are related to dental health, or else, you may have to see your physician.