subject: Managing And Combating Oral Pain [print this page] Oral discomfort can be caused by a number of different ailments. Most of these things can be prevented and/or stopped if you take care of your gums and teeth correctly.
This type of issue can cause a damper and strain on your eating habits and how you get by from day to day. In order to nourish yourself properly, you must eat a balanced diet of fruits, vegetables, grains, nuts, and meats.
However, if you are hurting, it is not likely that you will be able to chew most of these foods. There are a number of softer substitutes that you can add into your diet, but why go to the trouble and put off necessary fixes when you can visit your dentist and get help.
One condition that can plague you with pain is a cavity. A cavity is when the enamel, or even the full structure of a tooth, is damaging by lingering bacteria that turns into decay.
If they are left untreated, they can lead to infection or complete loss of the molar that is affected. They can also lead to the individual needing a root canal procedure or complete removal.
Cavities start out as small, seemingly minor issues. However, they can rapidly turn into a painful and damaging ailment within the mouth.
If you are experiencing any sensitivity in a specific oral area, you should go see your dentist immediately. They will be able to diagnose the problem and decide whether or not it is a cavity.
If it is, you may need to have it filled with some kind of hardening agent, whether it is metal or tooth-colored fillings. Very often, the cavity has just begun to form and progress and you can stop it from getting worse or from needing to be filled through the extended use of a prescription strength fluoride paste or rinse admitted by your doctor.
Having a procedure done to fill dental caries is very minor, but will save you a great deal of ache. It can take as little as thirty minutes to numb the gums, drill out the decayed piece, and fill it.
It is also a fairly inexpensive procedure, especially if you have dental insurance. Therefore, there should be nothing keeping you from getting the issue taken care of.
The sooner you treat it, the less of a problem it will be and the less extensive the operation will be to help it. Another malady that can cause you a great deal of irritation and must be operated on is root canal discomfort.
This happens when irreparable damage has been done to the nerve in a specific tooth, whether it is from decay and bacteria or another cause. Either way, you must visit your doctor as soon as possible to get a handle on the situation.
During this surgery, the area is numbed thoroughly and the damaged nerved is cleaned out through the use of special tools. The empty root is then filled and the entirety is capped to prevent from any further decaying.
It has become a very easy and painless surgery; you may only feel a slight measure of discomfort or pressure. Once you get it fixed, you will feel measurably better than before.
If you do experience any of these issues, you must have them looked at by a professional as soon as you possibly can. However, until you can do so, there are measures that you can take to stop the aching.
Over the counter pain medication, like ibuprofen or acetaminophen can help dull the pang and assist with comforting you so that you can eat and sleep. You can also make use of an oral analgesic, or numbing agent.
However, this will only temporarily give you relief. You can prevent these maladies by having good oral health to begin with.
The more you stay on track with your flossing and brushing, the less discomfort and trouble you will experience with your oral health. Be sure to brush three times a day and floss at least once; you can also make use of a fluoride rinse to strengthen the enamel.
Oral pain is one thing that you should not have to suffer through. Get the problem diagnosed and fixed as soon as you can!
