Most often, when a tooth hurts, we immediately associate it with caries that has advanced, and which may not be visible but is hidden in the space between the teeth or it is a deep caries. If you experience persistent pain that does not stop for days, be sure not to panic, but visit a dentist who will do a detailed examination, determine the cause of the pain and determine the appropriate therapy.
Here’s what can be the cause of toothache, without caries.
Inflamed gums
The gums can become inflamed and sensitive for several reasons. One of them is bacteria that accumulate, if the teeth and the space between the teeth are not cleaned thoroughly. Then the so-called “pockets” can appear, ie. the space between the gums and the tooth, when the gums are retracted. Food debris easily accumulates in these areas and increases the number of bacteria that can cause infections and create inflammation.
In that case, it is necessary for the dentist to clean the pockets and in some cases recommend an antibiotic if necessary, in order for the infection to subside.
The gums can become sensitive and if you use very hard brushes or brush your teeth aggressively. In that case, you can feel pain in your teeth when consuming sweet and cold foods and drinks. Then, the tooth itself usually does not hurt, but the gums are withdrawn, the tooth root is more exposed to external influences, so the dental nerve reacts to the cold, that is. sweet foods and beverages.
Micro cracks on teeth
Although the reaction of the teeth is very similar to the one that occurs due to caries, here it is usually just a micro crack, that is. tooth damage due to consuming hard, too hot or too cold food that has damaged tooth enamel.
If it is treated on time and repaired by a dentist, the pain will stop and you will prevent further complications, the spread of cracks and the development of caries in the future.
Sinusitis
In some people, the root of the tooth can be very close to the sinus, so when it becomes inflamed, it manifests as a toothache that is actually healthy, but its root presses on the sinus, so you may think that you actually have a toothache.
It is always best to consult a dentist who will remove the suspicion of any damage to the teeth and can send you for other analyzes and imaging of the jaw, ie. sinus to determine the origin of the pain.
Grinding your teeth during sleep
Bruxism (teeth grinding) during sleep can cause tooth damage if it happens often and continuously, so there is also pain in the teeth. In these cases, the dentist will recommend special dental covers that are used to avoid damaging them.
However, the cause of bruxism is often stress or overload and nervousness, so it is necessary to solve the cause of its occurrence in order to completely and successfully get rid of night gnashing of teeth and thus pain.
Root Canal Infection
If the infection has spread to the root of the tooth and spread to the area around the root, the tooth can hurt under pressure. This also happens when the pockets around the teeth are filled with pus that presses on the dental nerve. In these cases, it is necessary for the dentist to clean the pockets and it is necessary to treat the root canal.
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