Nothing ruins your day like a toothache. Whether it’s severe or just a twinge, Oahu Dental Care can help. Toothaches can occur from a number of causes, and, if the pain is mild, you may be considering ignoring the pain. No toothache should be ignored, however, and even the smallest amount of pain should receive dental treatment.

Some common causes of toothaches can include the following:

• Tooth Decay: If you experience pain when eating sweet foods or anything that is very cold or hot, you may be experiencing the first signs of decay.
• Infection: If you are having constant severe pain and your gums are extremely sensitive, you may have an infection and should seek dental treatment immediately.
• Gum disease: If you are experiencing severe sensitivity on your teeth and gums, you may have a gum disease. It usually develops when bacteria begins to dissolve the bone around the tooth root. When tooth root is exposed, it becomes extremely sensitive to hot, cold or sour foods.
• Tooth Trauma: If you have somehow injured your tooth and it is now chipped or broken, or you have a damaged filling, you may have found the source of your toothache. None of these problems will go away, so you should definitely see your dentist as soon as possible.

If you are experiencing any painful tooth or gum symptoms, it is important not to ignore them. Oahu Dental Care will gladly help you figure out what the problem is and offer whatever procedure will get rid of the problem. Some pain relief may be as simple as trying new brushing strategies or switching toothpastes, but others may require procedures such as a root canal or tooth extraction. Whatever the problem is, the friendly staff at Oahu Dental Care is happy to help. 

For more information on services offered by Oahu Dental Care, including teeth whitening, cosmetic dentistry and tooth extraction, visit them online. To schedule an appointment, call (808) 732-2821.