Halting Sensitive Teeth

It is a common feeling to experience tooth sensitivity every now and again, but when a severe pain pops up in a tooth it is important to have your symptoms checked by a dental professional. If the symptoms you’re experiencing inflamed, red or bleeding gums along with irregular pain, you may be experiencing a serious issue. Rectifying these pains may need to be immediate - attempting to go through oral pain without receiving care could have you damaging your teeth, causing soft tissue decay, or even tooth loss.

If you end up experiencing the ultimate side effect of tooth loss, you’re not out of luck. Dental implants replace your smile and make it look better again, like you’ve never missed a step. While there are treatments you can undergo, it is important to notice signs as soon as possible. Here are some warnings you should look for that may mean you should have immediate attention:

If your teeth have chipped and you begin to experience pain below the gum line, you should see your periodontist, as soon as possible. Chipping a tooth and leaving it to be left unfixed causes your tooth to become more susceptible to infection, as nerves can be exposed. Bacteria can enter the sensitive pulp through the chipped tooth and cause damage to your bone and your soft tissue. Leaving your tooth damaged could lead to requiring a root canal, or dental implants.

Tooth or Gum decay cause the teeth to become sensitive, especially when pressure is applied to them. While experiencing sensitive teeth, eating and drinking, cause your mouth to ache. Left untreated, tooth decay and/or gum decay can cause losing your teeth and leave you with symptoms such as chronic bad breath.

Teeth can become loose or fall out for many reasons, but when the cause is tooth decay, it is imperative to have them replaced to keep you from losing jaw bone density. Loss of jawbone density will cause your facial structure to deteriorate.

To learn more, you should see your dental professional for a checkup. Your dentist and their staff will be able to help you figure out the best treatment plan for you, and schedule an appointment for your procedure.