National Toothache Day is February 9. We’re not celebrating toothaches, of course. But it’s a good opportunity to make you aware of some common causes of tooth pain and ways to prevent it. Fortunately, you’ll find many solutions for toothache pain at our Peabody, MA office.
If you’re in discomfort, call us at 978-278-1760, and we’ll do our best to see you ASAP. In the meantime, check out some suggestions for easing your pain in this short video. From saltwater rinses to cold compresses, they’ll help you stay comfortable until you can see us.
When you do, we can treat many common causes of toothache:
- Fix Cavities – If a cavity is causing your pain, our dentists will mend it with a tooth-colored filling. Larger cavities may need an inlay, onlay, or a crown.
- Repair Breaks or Other Damage – Dental crowns can fix breaks, cracks, or large cavities.
- Treat Infection With a Root Canal – When infection gets inside your tooth, it needs to be removed with a root canal procedure.
- Remove a Badly Damaged Tooth – Some teeth are simply too damaged to be repaired. Our dentists have a lot of experience in removing problem teeth.
- Relieve Pain Caused by Grinding – If you grind your teeth in your sleep, you’re putting a lot of pressure on your jaw, which can result in pain. You can also damage your tooth enamel. We can fit you for a custom mouthguard to wear at night. It will stop you from grinding and relieve the pressure causing pain.
Gum recession can also cause dental sensitivity to heat and cold. Our dentists can repair receding gums with a Chao pinhole procedure. Unlike a gum graft, no incisions or stitching are involved.
Looking for solutions for toothache pain? Call Contemporary Dentistry & Implantology at 978-278-1760.