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Tooth Pain Guide
Need tooth relief? Advanced Endodontics empowers you to take the next step in care and restored health. Review our chart to get pain-free answers.
| Symptoms: | Possible Problem: | Action: |
|---|---|---|
| Constant pain and pressure, gum swelling, sensitivity to touch. | Abscessed tooth causing gum and bone to become infected. | Endodontic evaluation and treatment to relieve the pain and save the tooth. |
| Dull ache and pressure in upper teeth and jaw. | Sinus headache or grinding of teeth can cause these symptoms. | See your dentist for relief of teeth grinding. Visit Advanced Endodontics for severe or chronic pain. |
| Chronic pain in head, neck or ear. | Pulp-damaged teeth may be the cause of pain in the head and neck. | See our doctors for an evaluation. If the problem is not related to your tooth, we will refer you to an appropriate specialist. |
| Sensitivity to hot or cold foods. | Momentary discomfort to hot and cold sensations does not signal a serious problem. This may be caused by a loose filling or gum recession. | Use a toothpaste made for sensitive teeth. If discomfort continues or increases, see your general dentist. |
| Sensitivity to hot or cold foods after dental treatment. | Dental work may inflame pulp or nerves. | Wait 2 to 3 weeks. If the pain continues or increases, visit Advanced Endodontics for a thorough evaluation. |
| Sharp pain when biting down on food. | Decay, loose filling, or a crack in the tooth. | Possible pulp damage. See your dentist for an evaluation. If your symptoms continue, visit our practice to rule out a crack in your tooth. |
| Lingering pain after eating hot or cold foods. | Pulp damage by deep decay or trauma. | Contact Drs. Alibhai, Beppu, Lin or Rabiee immediately to help relieve your symptoms and to save your tooth. Root Canal Therapy may be indicated. |
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