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Types of Tooth Pain and Their Hidden Causes

Aug 17, 2018
Regardless of the amount of time you put into taking care of your oral hygiene, you will still experience some sort of tooth discomfort at some point. Cavities are the most common issue, but there are other possibilities.

Types of Tooth Pain and Their Hidden Causes

Regardless of the amount of time you put into taking care of your oral hygiene, you will still experience some sort of tooth discomfort at some point. Cavities are the most common issue, but there are other possibilities. Research shows that 31.6% of adults in between the ages of 20 and 44 have damaged teeth in one way or another, but an early visit to our Torrance Dentist office can help immensely.

You experience pain or sensitivity when eating hot/cold foods or drinking hot/cold liquids.

  • You may have a cavity
  • Receding gums or thin tooth enamel can cause sensitivity.

Using a toothbrush with soft bristles combined with toothpaste for sensitive teeth could lessen the pain, while you wait for confirmation from your dentist.

You experience a stabbing, sharp pain when you bite into your food.

  • You might have a cracked tooth or cavity.
  • If you are experiencing an aching, nonstop pain, you may have an infected tooth, which should be treated as soon as possible.

Pain from Other Sources

Types of Tooth Pain and Their Hidden Causes

  • A sinus infection can actually stem from tooth pain.
  • Sinusitis might cause the pain that resides in the upper teeth region on both sides of your face.
  • Nasal congestion usually occurs before or after a toothache.
  • Jaw pain which could be from a temporomandibular disorder caused by trauma or direct injury to the jaw, either by tooth grinding (bruxism), or arthritis that affects the jaw.
  • The presence of wisdom teeth can cause impacted molars which also cause jaw pain.

Whether or not you know where the pain stems from, our Torrance dentist team is here to take care of the problem for you.

Ask Your Dentist

Some toothaches may be minimal but waiting until the ache gets worse is never a good idea. Make an appointment with our Torrance dentist team just to make sure what the cause of your tooth pain is. There are all sorts of reasons why your teeth could be in pain and it’s worth finding out what they are.

About Select Dental: Torrance Dentist

Select Dental Office is a highly-rated dental office in Los Angeles County. Our team of experienced professionals applies the utmost care and highest quality treatments to their patients. Our Torrance dentist team can help treat patients who experience tooth pain or need general dental services. Follow us on FacebookTwitter, and Instagram!