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Aching teeth can be result
of a broad variety of causes; however, the following symptoms are the most
common:
 | Constant Throbbing |
| Pain When Chewing |
| After Routine Dental Work |
| Wisdom
Teeth |
Constant
Throbbing:
There
are two primary sources of tooth pain:
| the
nerve inside the tooth (contained in the pulp) |
| the
ligament surrounding the tooth |
If
either is damaged, irritated or inflamed, then constant throbbing may be
the result. Damage or infection of the pulp may be caused by a
cavity, a blow to the tooth, traumatic biting forces, or something
unknown.
Treatment:
If
the tooth pulp is irreversibly damaged or has become infected, then root
canal therapy and/or antibiotics may be needed to stop the pain.
Gum
disease may cause inflammation or infection of the ligament that surrounds
and cushions the roots of your teeth. In severe cases, this disease may
cause constant and severe pain.
Treatment:
Antibiotics, the draining of abscesses, root canal therapy, or
periodontal therapy by your hygienist and dentist (root planing followed
by periodontal surgery) may be necessary to eliminate pain.
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Pain
When Chewing:
The
most common causes of pain when chewing are:
| a cracked tooth or
filling |
| a bad bite
that causes inflammation of the ligament surrounding the tooth |
| infection or damage to the pulp of the tooth |
Treatment:
After the specific diagnosis
is made by your Dentist, a new filling or crown, root canal therapy, or
periodontal therapy may solve the problem.
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After
Routine Dental Work:
Some
discomfort is common after routine dental work, especially after the
anesthetic wears off; however, throbbing pain is not normally associated
with routine
dental work.
Treatment:
Contact your
Dentist for
advice; he may prescribe stronger medication.
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Wisdom
Teeth:
Wisdom first appear in the mouth in the
late teen years. As they come into the mouth, food may collect around the
tooth and cause the gums around the tooth to become infected. This is one
of the most common dental emergencies.
Treatment:
Visit your
Dentist immediately. Although the long-term solution may be
having your wisdom teeth removed, thorough rinsing of the area and
appropriate antibiotics may eliminate your pain for the short term.
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