It hurts, it’s annoying, and it can cause serious frustration throughout the day. A toothache is top among a list of conditions that people would rather not endure in their lifetimes. However, what is more frustrating than the pain is trying to find the source of it. There are a number of different factors that can result in a pain in the mouth.

Most often a toothache is a result of decay. In fact, when toothaches become very severe there is good reason to fear that the nerve inside the tooth is dying. What does this mean for the sufferer? Well, one thing is for certain. It will definitely mean a trip to the dentist. In most cases, a tooth with a dead or dying nerve will need to be pulled. However, in some instances the tooth can be saved and only the nerve will have to go . This secondary option is referred to as a root canal. It should be noted that tooth post-root canal will be more brittle and more susceptible to breaking, which would require far more work if one wished to preserve the tooth. Therefore, the tooth may require a crown, or a cap, which holds the tooth together, and provides it added strength. Those teeth that have suffered a great deal of decay or previous dental work may not be strong enough to provide a foundation for the crown. In these special instances, a different type of filling might be necessary to give that added support.

If you would like to avoid all of these procedures and the possibility of even more, as well as the pain of toothache, then be sure to brush and floss regularly. Also, don’t miss those regular dental visits.
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