Dental pain is something we hope you never have to worry about. However, few of us get through life without ever having a toothache. Fortunately, at our practice, you’ll find fixes for five common causes of toothache. Our dentist will get you feeling better fast!
If you’re in discomfort, call us ASAP in Encinitas, CA 760-576-2214 or Escondido 760-477-0338. We’ll do our best to see you right away. You’ll remain comfortable during your visit with a pillow, blanket, and syringe-free anesthesia. If you’re worried about pain or discomfort during your treatment, you can take an oral sedative.
In the meantime see what we do to address these common toothache causes:
- Mend a Cavity – Left untreated, a cavity can result in the loss of your tooth. It also often causes discomfort. We’ll stop the decay in its tracks with a non-metal filling that looks natural in your smile. A tooth-colored filling also doesn’t contain mercury. So you won’t have to worry about any possible long-term health impacts associated with this element.
- Fix a Cracked or Broken Tooth – We can repair larger cavities with a dental crown. A crown can also mend a cracked or broken tooth. It’s important to address these kinds of issues ASAP. Bacteria can get inside your tooth if this damage isn’t fixed promptly. Most dentists outsource the production of crowns to an offsite lab. Our CAD/CAM system allows us to make crowns in-house. So you won’t have to wait a week or more for your restoration, or worry about wearing a temporary. If a full crown isn’t needed, we can repair your tooth with an inlay or an onlay.
- Remove Infection From Inside Your Tooth – Infection inside your tooth is a common cause of toothaches. The only two treatment options are a root canal or removal of the tooth. In general, it’s best to choose the former. Your recovery will be quicker and easier. And you won’t have to worry about the hassle and expense of replacing an extracted tooth.
- Extract a Damaged Tooth – In some cases, a tooth is simply too badly damaged to save. Your dentist can gently extract it. He’ll thoroughly numb your mouth, and you can receive dental sedation if you’d like.
- Fit You for a Mouthguard to Stop Grinding – Jaw pain often masquerades as a toothache. You just know that the general area hurts. A teeth-grinding habit is a big cause of jaw pain – and headaches and other unpleasant symptoms too. Your dentist can fit you for a mouthguard that will stop the grinding and ease your pain.
No matter the causes of a toothache, get relief at Willes Dental! Call 760-576-2214 (Encinitas, CA) or 760-477-0338 (Escondido).
