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WHAT CAUSES TOOTH PAIN?

Your toothache can have many potential causes and the pain may be reversible or irreversible. Although pain is not the best indication of severity, it does motivate us to seek needed treatment. Sometimes things that hurt a lot can be reversible and go away on its own.

Gum Disease

Gum disease is an infection caused by poor dental hygiene. This condition can cause significant damage to the soft tissue in your mouth, potentially affecting the bone supporting your teeth if left untreated.

Plaque forms around the bottom of your teeth when you don’t take care of them, eventually causing a mild form of gum disease (gingivitis). If gingivitis is left alone, an ongoing infection can lead to gum disease.

The gums become swollen and inflamed, leading to mild or intense pain. How much pain you experience typically depends on the severity of your infection.

Tooth Decay

Tooth decay, more commonly known as a cavity, is a permanently damaged area of your tooth. Occurring due to a mix of poor dental hygiene, bacteria in your mouth, and sugars from food, cavities are one of the most common dental problems people experience.

Plaque forms when bacteria mixes with sugars and starches left on your teeth. It then hardens when you don’t clean your teeth, becoming tartar.

The acids in plaque attack your teeth until they break through your enamel, the hard outer layer of the tooth. This damaged area is your cavity, causing pain and increased sensitivity. Pain worsens as decay spreads into the inner layers of your tooth.

Bruxism

Bruxism is a condition where you grind or clench your teeth during the day or night. Experts are unsure of the cause of teeth grinding. However, many experts believe it may be a combination of physical, psychological, and genetic factors.

Awake bruxism may happen because of stress, concentration, or frustration. Sleep bruxism may occur because of genetics, anxiety, or changes in your sleep pattern.

The consistent clenching or grinding during bruxism can lead to pain. Sensitivity increases over time until treatment is provided.

Sensitive Teeth

Tooth sensitivity can make eating ice cream and other cold or hot foods difficult. This condition causes pain or discomfort when exposed to hot or cold temperatures. Sensitivity occurs because you have thinner or worn-down enamel or exposed root surfaces.

Someone might have naturally thinner enamel, but your enamel can become worn down due to:

• Brushing your teeth too hard
• Using a stiff toothbrush
• Grinding your teeth at night
• Eating or drinking acidic foods & beverages regularly

Tooth pain related to increased sensitivity typically feels quick and sharp. You might feel this pain when brushing your teeth, eating, drinking, or having cold air hit your teeth.

Tooth Abscess

A tooth abscess is an infection in or around the tooth. You develop this infection when bacteria enter the inner layers of your tooth, damaging the blood vessels, nerves, and tissues inside. Bacteria enter the tooth due to tooth decay caused by poor dental hygiene or a high sugar diet. Another cause could be enough bacteria collecting in the gum tissue around the tooth, causing it to swell.

You can experience intense pain and swelling from an abscess as it tries to drain itself. Without proper treatment, abscesses can cause significant health complications.