{"id":1365,"date":"2019-05-17T18:49:05","date_gmt":"2019-05-17T18:49:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.amberlydental.com\/blog\/?p=1365"},"modified":"2019-05-17T18:49:07","modified_gmt":"2019-05-17T18:49:07","slug":"emergency-dentist-discusses-toothache","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.amberlydental.com\/blog\/2019\/05\/17\/emergency-dentist-discusses-toothache\/","title":{"rendered":"Your Emergency Dentist Reveals What Could be Causing Your Toothache"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.amberlydental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/AdobeStock_227763334__1558118330_20965-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"person holding mouth in pain\" class=\"wp-image-1366\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.amberlydental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/AdobeStock_227763334__1558118330_20965-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.amberlydental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/AdobeStock_227763334__1558118330_20965-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.amberlydental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/AdobeStock_227763334__1558118330_20965.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>You don\u2019t want to make a big deal out of nothing, but your toothache is getting worse and keeping you from being able to concentrate at work. It\u2019s starting to affect your daily life and you\u2019re worried that it could be the result of something serious. After dealing with this pain for a few days, you finally think it\u2019s time to visit your emergency dentist. A toothache could be a symptom of multiple oral health problems. Catching them before they progress into something serious could save your tooth. Read on to learn about what could be causing your toothache and how your dentist can help.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Could be Causing Your Toothache? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Before you determine whether you should visit your emergency\ndentist, assess how much pain you\u2019re in. Try lightly flossing around the\naffected area to dislodge any food particles or rinse your mouth with lukewarm\nwater. If this doesn\u2019t work, contact your dentist to schedule a visit. Your\ntoothache could be caused by several issues, some of the most serious include: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Tooth Decay\n&amp; Infection<\/strong>\u2014 This is one of the most common causes of a toothache. If\nthe decay has progressed, it could be what\u2019s causing your pain. If you\u2019re\nexperiencing more of a sharp pain than an ache, the decay may have reached the\ninside of your tooth and be what\u2019s affecting your daily life. It\u2019s important to\naddress these issues as soon as you\u2019re able to in order to prevent larger\nproblems. <\/li><li><strong>Tooth\nFractures<\/strong>\u2014 A fracture can make its way toward the middle of your tooth\nwhere your nerves are and cause unbearable pain. This can happen after you\u2019ve\nchipped or cracked a tooth. When left unattended to, this dental emergency can\nworsen and cause a great deal of pain. <\/li><li><strong>Lost\nFilling<\/strong>\u2014 If a cavity filling falls out or becomes damaged, it can leave your\ninner tooth vulnerable to food debris, bacteria, and temperatures. This can\ncause a piercing pain, making it necessary to book an appointment with your\ndentist immediately to have it fixed. When left untreated, it could result in\ndental decay and even tooth loss. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>No matter what the reason is, it\u2019s important to contact your\nemergency dentist if you\u2019re experiencing oral pain that won\u2019t go away. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Can Your Dentist Help? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Scheduling an appointment with your emergency dentist can be\nthe first step to getting the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amberlydental.com\/root-canals-extractions.html\">treatment<\/a>\nand relief you need. They can help save your tooth and prevent further oral health\nissues. Depending on what they determine is causing your pain, your dentist may\ndetermine a root canal is necessary. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Although root canals have a bad reputation, they can help\nprovide you with pain relief as well as save your tooth from having to be extracted.\nThe procedure involves your dentist removing infected pulp in your tooth and\ncleaning it. Once they\u2019ve done that, your tooth will be filled and capped to\nstrengthen and protect it. If your dentist has exhausted every treatment option\navailable, they may then turn to tooth extraction to ease your discomfort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your dentist can provide you with relief by diagnosing and\ntreating what\u2019s causing your severe toothache. Although certain treatment\noptions may seem daunting, they can get you back to your daily grind and\nprevent future oral health problems! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>About the Author<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr. Vacek has been serving his community of Waverly for over\na decade. He takes pride in providing patient-focused care and getting to know\neach person that walks through his doors. He continues his education to keep\nup-to-date with the most advanced dental technology and treatments. For any\nquestions or to schedule an appointment, visit Amberly Dental\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amberlydental.com\/contact.html\">website<\/a> or contact 402-786-2007.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You don\u2019t want to make a big deal out of nothing, but your toothache is getting worse and keeping you from being able to concentrate at work. It\u2019s starting to affect your daily life and you\u2019re worried that it could be the result of something serious. 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