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Is it possible to have dental pain without tooth decay?

Is it possible to have dental pain without tooth decay?

When our patients start to feel pain in one or more teeth, they often ask us if it is a symptom of caries. It is true that caries is the most common oral pathology and that, when it passes through the dental enamel and reaches the dentine, it often causes acute pain. However, it is not the only possible explanation for pain in the dentition. Sensitivity, trauma, gum problems, bruxism, temporomandibular joint disorders or the eruption of wisdom teeth, among many other causes, can also cause dental pain.

In any case, there is a certainty that unites all these situations: experiencing pain in a tooth is an unmistakable sign that something is wrong with our oral health. Therefore, from Clínica Dental Drs. Moreno-Montalvo, your oral health centre in Tarragona and Salou, we tell you what can be behind toothache and how we can solve it. Attention!

Dental pain due to gum disease

Not only teeth can suffer from an infection such as caries, but also the soft tissues. When pathogens reach the gums, periodontal disease appears, specifically in the form of gingivitis. If the condition is left untreated, it can lead to very painful abscesses and can develop into periodontitis as a result of bacterial build-up.

Dental pain due to sensitivity

Worn enamel, as a consequence of the action of acids present in bacterial plaque, can cause the dentine to be exposed, generating dental hypersensitivity. In addition, this sensation tends to increase with the consumption of food and drinks at very hot or very cold temperatures.

Dental pain due to bruxism

Clenching or grinding of the teeth, usually at night and unconsciously, generates overload, tension and dental wear that cause intense pain when moving the jaw.

Dental pain due to eruption of wisdom teeth

The eruption of the third molar is sometimes one of the most intense pains that we can experience in our teeth. In order to come to the surface, they must break through the gum that covers them and, as they are the last teeth to erupt, they often do not have enough space. Furthermore, if they fail to erupt, bacteria can become trapped under the gum and generate an infectious process around the third molar.

The only way to determine the cause of your dental pain and to know for sure what type of treatment to apply (painkillers, tooth extraction, dental splint, filling or reconstruction of teeth, among many other possibilities) is to undergo a dental check-up.

Make a no-obligationappointment with your dentist in Tarragona and Salou and get a personalised assessment of the state of health of your mouth. We will take care of your smile and you!

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