Pain associated with tooth infections can be different for different people. Some experience sharp pains. Others feel a dull and gnawing ache in the tooth. Some feel pain only when chewing, while others feel it constantly. The pain may even radiate out to the jawbone, neck, or ear. Other symptoms you may experience when you have a tooth infection include:
If you are experiencing one or more of these symptoms, and you think you might have a tooth infection, then it is time to give us a call. Even if you don’t feel the pain anymore, you still need to get it checked out because the infection could still be there. We will get you an appointment as soon as possible, so you can start feeling better.
Anyone, young or old, can get a tooth infection. However, some people are more at risk than others. You may be more likely to get a tooth infection if you match one of the following descriptions:
Tooth infections do not go away on their own. Even if you notice that the pain goes away, it is probably due to the infection killing the nerves inside your tooth. The infection needs to be treated by a dentist, or it will spread to other parts of your mouth, and eventually it could spread to other parts of your body, leading to severe consequences.
The main goal of any tooth infection treatment is to eliminate all of the infection so it cannot spread and cause complications.
At Today’s Dental in Omaha, we offer the following treatment options for tooth infections:
With root canal therapy, all the infected material inside your tooth is removed, and then the space is filled in to prevent a second infection. This procedure is intended to help save your tooth, so you do not need to have it extracted.
If a tooth cannot be saved, then the dentist will extract it, allowing the pus to drain from the socket.
In some cases, antibiotics may be prescribed to help stop a tooth infection from worsening. Antibiotics alone will not remove tooth infections—they are combined with a thorough cleaning, draining, or tooth removal to fully remove an infection.
If you suffer from a tooth infection, Today’s Dental can give you relief. Schedule an appointment right now, and we’ll get you in as soon as possible. Tooth infections can be potentially life-threatening, so please do not hesitate to contact us when you are experiencing tooth infection symptoms.
As your dentist in Omaha, we are committed to high-quality dental care to everyone who comes through our doors. We will do everything we can to eliminate your tooth infection so you can enjoy a healthier mouth and a healthier body. Our dentists are qualified to correctly diagnose tooth infections and recommend the tooth infection treatment that is best for you. We will educate you on every step of the process, so that you always know what is going to happen.
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