Tooth pain varies. Maybe it's a severe throbbing toothache or simple sensitivity to a hot cup of coffee. Whatever the circumstances, you want it solved. At Dr. Hattar Dental and Orthodontics in Victorville, CA, Dr. Fahed Hattar deals kindly, quickly and accurately with dental discomforts. This highly skilled dentist will relieve the pain and restore your oral health.
Don't leave it alone
Tooth pain signals something is wrong. That's how your body works. Pain protects you from further illness and injury, states Dear Doctor.
So, at the first sign of discomfort in or around a tooth--or anywhere in the mouth--contact your dentist in his Victorville, CA, office. Tell him your symptoms, including:
- When the discomfort started
- Where it hurts
- How long the pain lasts and what, if anything, relieves it
- Any visible symptoms, such as jaw swelling, pus, drainage, red and tender gum tissue, a missing filling, or chip/crack in a tooth
- Generalized symptoms such as headache, earache, nausea, vomiting, fever, and malaise
In the event of urgent symptoms, Dr. Hattar will see you in the office for an exam and X-rays. Likely, he will tap on or percuss, the sore tooth and X-ray it to determine the cause of your pain.
Causes of dental pain
The most common ones are:
- Dental decay (which may or may not invade the interior pulp chamber and root canals)
- Periodontal disease, with its erosion of gum tissue and supporting bone
- Dental abscess, or infection
- Cracks or chips in tooth enamel
- Exposed tooth roots or thin enamel (causing lasting sensitivity to heat, pressure or cold)
- Loose teeth due to injury or gum disease
- Tooth displacement or fracture from traumatic injury
- Deteriorating crowns or fillings
- Foreign material caught between teeth
- Overly vigorous brushing and flossing
Until you see your dentist in his Victor office, you can take ibuprofen or acetaminophen according to package directions. However, even though dental pain may improve, follow through on your in-office care.
Restorative treatments
While both dentist and patient work to prevent oral health problems and associated pain, sometimes it still happens. Teeth damaged beyond repair may require extraction. However, today's dental restorations are so advanced that many teeth previously lost are now saved through:
- Tooth-colored fillings to repair decay
- Porcelain crowns and veneers to support failing tooth structure
- Root canal therapy to heal infection and crown the tooth
- Periodontal therapy to remove plaque and tartar and address gum infection
- Dental splints to stabilize mobile teeth
- Fluoride varnishes and composite resin bonding to strengthen weak enamel
- Orthodontic care to correct uneven dental bite, muscular imbalances, and jaw joint issues
Find out more
Please don't hesitate to call Dr. Hattar Dental and Orthodontics in Victorville at the first sign of a dental problem, especially toothache pain of any kind. Quick intervention will help you feel better and restore your oral function and smile appearance. Call us at (760) 243-3595. We are open for emergency care during the COVID-19 crisis.