Pain is one of the most common driving forces in getting patients to the dentist. However, there are several things that can cause dental pain and not all of them should cause concern. If you have spontaneous pain, swelling of the gum tissue or face, redness, fever, or acute pain on a tooth that hasn’t hurt before, then you should contact your dentist immediately. If you recently had dental work performed and there is mild muscle soreness or slight sensitivity in the tooth, this is very typical and usually goes away within a few days. If you have a history of fibromyalgia, sleep apnea, or sinus problems, there may be another cause of discomfort other than the teeth. Patients that have recession can experience sensitivity to hot and cold as well as patients with bite (occlusion) problems. Consequently, there are several reasons for tooth pain. It is generally a good idea to call your dentist and inform them of your symptoms as small problems are typically easier to manage, take less time, and are more comfortable for the patient. Dr. Carson Kutsch Albany Oregon Dentist www.drkutsch.com
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Tuesday, May 4th, 2010What is a root canal?
Wednesday, December 2nd, 2009A root canal is a procedure that removes the pulp (nerve) of the tooth and replaces it with a flexible filling material. This is performed when the nerve dies, becomes extremely inflammated, or infected. Typically, the patient will notice an increase in sensation to temperature on the tooth as well as pain when biting when the nerve is having a problem. In severe cases, there can also be swelling and this can be life threatening. Teeth that have a lot of cracks, a history of trauma, or extremely large silver fillings are usually the highest risk for having a root canal. Once a root canal is performed, the tooth is more brittle and a crown (cap) is placed on top of the tooth to protect it from fracturing. Most of the time, teeth with extensive fractures can be crowned before the nerve becomes inflammed in order to prevent a future root canal. Carson Kutsch Albany Oregon Dentist www.drkutsch.com