{"id":178,"date":"2020-04-14T21:00:36","date_gmt":"2020-04-14T21:00:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jldentalstl.com\/blog\/?p=178"},"modified":"2020-05-15T12:22:26","modified_gmt":"2020-05-15T12:22:26","slug":"painful-toothache","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jldentalstl.com\/blog\/2020\/04\/14\/painful-toothache\/","title":{"rendered":"Should I Treat My Dental Sensitivity as a Dental Emergency?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jldentalstl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/woman_tooth_pain_calling_dentist__1580338687_14082.jpg\" alt=\"woman calling dentist because of painful toothache\" class=\"wp-image-179\" width=\"306\" height=\"204\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jldentalstl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/woman_tooth_pain_calling_dentist__1580338687_14082.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.jldentalstl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/woman_tooth_pain_calling_dentist__1580338687_14082-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.jldentalstl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/woman_tooth_pain_calling_dentist__1580338687_14082-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 306px) 100vw, 306px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re experiencing <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jldentalstl.com\/emergency-dental-care.html\">tooth sensitivity<\/a>,\nit\u2019s your body\u2019s way of letting you know that something is going on that you\nneed to pay closer attention to. Because some issues can be more acute than\nothers, it helps to know how to evaluate the discomfort that you\u2019re feeling. Coming\nup, you\u2019ll get some advice on how to respond to minor tooth sensitivity and\ndiscover what you should do if you\u2019re experiencing a severe toothache.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Understanding the Anatomy of Your Teeth<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To gain some insight into tooth sensitivity, let\u2019s take a look at the basic structure of the tooth. The outer layer is composed of calcified minerals that form the hardest substance in the human body: the enamel. This protective layer has no nerves. Thus, if you\u2019re experiencing any form of tooth discomfort, you know that the nerves are being triggered beneath the enamel, which are found in the dentin and even deeper in the core of the tooth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Identifying the Cause of Your Sensitivity<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Tooth pain can result from several triggers. Here are some\nof the common causes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Tooth decay<\/li><li>Worn fillings<\/li><li>Gum disease<\/li><li>Fractured teeth<\/li><li>Worn tooth enamel<\/li><li>Exposed tooth root<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re experiencing random tooth discomfort, you should\nseek treatment from a dentist as soon as possible. However, if you develop\nacute pain, it requires an even more heightened sense of urgency and immediate\ntreatment from an emergency dentist. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Steps You Can Take at Home to Address Minor Sensitivity<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In some cases, as the enamel becomes worn, consuming hot or\ncold foods or beverages can trigger intermittent pain inside the dentin, from\nthe canals and tubules being affected. While it\u2019s still important to seek\ntreatment, with the COVID-19 crisis still interrupting normal life in America,\nhere are some steps you can take at home to get some temporary relief:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Use desensitizing toothpaste <\/strong>\u2013 Contains\ncompounds that help block the transmission of sensation from the tooth surface\nto the nerve<\/li><li><strong>Use a toothbrush with soft bristles <\/strong>\u2013\nHelps to prevent any further damage to the enamel while still providing a means\nof thoroughly cleaning your teeth<\/li><li><strong>Limit your consumption of sugary items <\/strong>\u2013 To\nhelp avoid the accelerated growth of oral bacteria that could worsen the pain\nsymptoms<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If It\u2019s a Dental Emergency<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In the event that you\u2019re suffering from an intense toothache,\nyou can\u2019t wait until the COVID-19 crisis subsides to receive the care you need.\nYou can take comfort in knowing that your local emergency dentist is available\nto provide the treatment you need to put an end to your pain and restore your\noral health. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Then, once it\u2019s safe for Americans to be more active again,\nyou can start visiting on a regular basis for preventive care so that you can\navoid any future issues. If you\u2019re not stricken with a dental emergency, but\nyour tooth sensitivity is still occurring, this will be the opportune time to be\nexamined to determine what the cause is so you can fully recover. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>About the Author<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr. Laura Mears earned her dental degree from the Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine. With over a decade of experience in the dental field, she has the skills and expertise to treat any type of dental emergency, and also help her patients achieve excellent oral health moving forward. During the COVID-19 crisis, Dr. Mears is available for dental emergency care at JL Dental, and she can be reached for more information through her <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jldentalstl.com\/contact-us.html\">website<\/a>.  <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019re experiencing tooth sensitivity, it\u2019s your body\u2019s way of letting you know that something is going on that you need to pay closer attention to. Because some issues can be more acute than others, it helps to know how to evaluate the discomfort that you\u2019re feeling. 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