Dental Symptoms You Should Pay Attention To
Regular dental visits are important for maintaining a healthy mouth and gums. Some conditions occur in between dental check-ups that you should pay attention to because some require immediate attention. Dr. Angela S. Evanson, DDS is your “Hometown” dentist who treats your whole family and can treat your dental symptoms or injuries that occur between your regular check-ups and at your 6-month examination.
Signs and Symptoms to Pay Attention to
Cavities
Cavity pain fluctuates from person to person and tooth to tooth, but if it advances to the point of decay, it can lead to an abscessed tooth, which requires all-encompassing treatment. If you feel like you have a cavity, call Dr. Evanson and get it treated early on. Waiting only equals extensive, and costly treatment.
Pain
Nature has a way of getting our attention and pain is one of them. Pain indicates that something isn’t right. Early discovery of a dental problem saves preventable pain, expense, and in-depth treatment. If you have tooth pain that lasts for more than a couple of days, make an appointment with Dr. Evanson.
Tooth Damage
You can damage a tooth in various ways. Winter months leave you susceptible to falling on the icy streets and sidewalks. Sports injuries are common if you play sports. Chewing on hard candy has the reputation for breaking a tooth. Additionally, children, playing on playground equipment, skateboarding, or riding a scooter all have components that can lead to tooth injury. Broken, cracked, or chipped teeth that are left sharp or jagged can injure the inside of your mouth, and roots can be affected if untreated.
Pain When You Bite Down
A tooth that is painful when you bite down may indicate that you have a filling that has come loose or a potential problem with a tooth root. This kind of pain can lead to infection, abscess with the potential for a root canal. Early response to this kind of pain might save your tooth. For sure it will take care of the pain and in the long-run it will be less-expensive as you care for it early on.
Tooth Sensitivity
Pay attention to teeth that are sensitive to hot or cold food and drinks. Short bursts of pain, is not likely serious, but if the pain lasts for more than a minute or two on a continual basis might indicate a problem with the pulp of your tooth, known as Pulpitis. If this condition is left untreated, infection from the affected tooth can spread to other parts of the body, including the brain.
Bleeding Gums
If there is blood in the sink when you brush your teeth, it could indicate an abscessed tooth or gum disease. If caught early, gum disease (gingivitis) can be reversed. Advanced stages of gum disease can progress to periodontitis, which leads to tooth loss which is more difficult to treat.
Dr. Evanson Will Treat Your Tooth Pain
Dr. Evanson has many ways to treat your tooth pain. From filling a cavity to a root canal and beyond.
Teeth that have been broken, cracked or chipped need to be repaired, then sealed. Extensive damage may require a crown, porcelain veneers, or tooth removal and an implant or a partial denture. Dr. Evanson is skilled in all these areas of dentistry.
If you’re experiencing pain in a tooth, or in your jaw for more than a day or two, contact our office online or call 720-409-0008 for an appointment. Early diagnosis is always the best advice when it comes to pain!
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