Dental Care - Understanding Toothaches

As we all know, toothaches are the result of several different factors. The pain that comes from a toothache is always apparent, normally in the form of agonizing throbbing. The pain is usually more intense as time passes, when you eat, lay down, or drink hot and cold liquids. Toothaches are very painful, and it may seem that no matter what you do - it seems to hurt more.

In the dental world, toothaches can include such things as cavities, infections or abscesses in the teeth or gums, debris that has been caught between the teeth and gums and injuries to the face, teeth or jaw. Sometimes, toothaches can result from medical conditions and have nothing to do with dental care. In most cases, if the problem goes unchecked, it can lead to more serious issues and can even become a life threatening situation.

Normally, when you have a toothache, you can almost feel it coming on almost immediately.

It will begin with a throbbing pain, then go from bad to worse until the tooth is treated professionally or you do it yourself. Most people are not able to get a dental appointment right away and usually resort to over the counter medication or some type of home remedy in an effort to stop the pain. If you wait too long and allow the infection to spread throughout the tooth, you run the risk of a tooth extraction.

Although you may be able to use certain products to stop the pain, the pain will always come back until your tooth has been treated. If you are able to get an appointment with your dentist, you may be able to save your tooth by getting a filling, crown or root canal instead of having the tooth totally removed.

If the tooth has an abscess, the dentist will treat it with antibiotics such as penicillin until the infection has decreased enough to extract the tooth.

If that be the case, don't expect the dentist to do much for you besides prescribe antibiotics and a painkiller to help you out until the
tooth can be treated.

Most people at some point have experienced the pain and agony of a toothache. It is not easy to deal with because it affects your sleep, ability to work and interact with others. The pain of a toothache becomes your focal point and you will stop at nothing to relieve the pain. Some try alcohol to dull their senses so they can't feel the pain and then others try physical intimacy to temporarily take their mind off the pain.

A recent study by the Harvard Medical School, found that toothaches are common among the general population. For example, 25% of people have suffered from a toothache in the past. Out of that number, 75% admitted they suffer from a toothache on a regular basis. Whatever remedy you try to alleviate your pain make sure it's safe and doesn't harm your mouth or teeth.