Toothaches? Check your symptoms!
Q: Why do people have toothaches?
A: A toothache is a pain in or around a tooth that may be caused by Tooth decay, Abscessed tooth, Tooth fracture, Damaged filling, Repetitive motions such as chewing gum or grinding teeth, Infected gums
Q: What are the symptoms to toothaches?
A: Tooth pain that may be sharp, throbbing, or constant. In some people, pain results only when pressure is applied to the tooth, Swelling around the tooth, Fever or headache, Foul-tasting drainage from the infected tooth. Different kinds of symptoms lead to different diagnosis, and the treatment indicated would be different too. Thus, if you can remember the symptoms you experienced and tell to your dentist, this will help dentist in making correct diagnosis and treatment planning.
Q: When Should I See a Dentist About a Toothache?
A: if you have toothaches more than 2 days, if your toothaches is severe, if you have a fever, earache, or pain upon opening your mouth wide.Proper identification and treatment of dental infections is important to prevent its spread to other parts of the face and skull and possibly even to the bloodstream.
Q: What Happens When I Go to the Dentist for a Toothache?
A: To treat your toothache, your dentist will first obtain your medical history and conduct a physical exam. He or she will ask you questions about the pain, such as when the pain started, how severe it is, where the pain is located, what makes the pain worse, and what makes it better. Your dentist will examine your mouth, teeth, gums, jaws, tongue, throat, sinuses, ears, nose, and neck. X-rays may be taken as well as other tests, depending on what your dentist suspects is causing your toothache.
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