DENTAL PAIN

TYPES

There are four most prevalent forms of dental pain. These include:

• Dull, lingering ache. This type of dental pain is the most common one.
• Heat and cold sensitivity. This type is also common, but it can be a result of a more serious dental problem.
• Sharp Ache. This type necessitates an appointment with your dentist.
• Throbbing, severe pain. For this type, you will have to call a dentist immediately,

SYMPTOMS

Dental pain, as well as pain in the jaw, are the most prevalent indication of this condition. There may be severe pain when pressure is applied, as well as when there is any cold or hot stimuli. Then, the dental ache may persist for more than 15 seconds even after the removal of the stimuli. This pain may spread to the jaw, cheeks, or even the ears.

Other signs and symptoms that may cause you to consult a doctor are as follows: 

• Bleeding gums or tooth
• Bad breath
• Inflammation around a tooth or in your jaw
• Sour, unpleasant taste
• Fever
• Inflamed glands

DIAGNOSIS

The following are the standard diagnostic procedures for dental pain: 

• Periapical and Panorex images (panoramic X-rays of the teeth and jaw) 
• Oral tests and a review of your medical history

TREATMENT

Treatment by a dentist is dependent on the cause of your dental pain. For instance, a dentist may conduct the following in order to treat your dental pain:

• Tooth extraction
• Insertion of fillings
• Root canal therapy
• Crown procedures
• Administration of antibiotics

Meanwhile, there are also some home remedies that you may do at home:

For tooth pain:

• Practicing proper oral hygiene
• Soaking a cotton ball in the oil of cloves and biting on it
• Over-the-counter painkillers

For jaw pain

• Aspirin
• Acetaminophen

However, for proper treatment, visiting a dentist for a diagnosis is the best option. Also, if your symptoms worsen or persist, call your doctor or dentist right away.