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Dental Pain Explained
by Danni Vickers
Often people experience dental pain due to different reasons, however the most
common reason for any tooth ache or dental pain is caused by inflamed gums or
irritated nerves in your teeth. Inflamed tissues in the mouth can also
contribute to toothache and sore gums. Dental pain can be caused by many
different reasons such as, cavities, broken teeth, infected tooth pulp, and
bacteria infections.
Because diseases like cavities, gingivitis and periodontitis involve a bacterial
infection, that bacteria can be spread to others during kissing, from sharing
straws, or when sharing a toothbrush.
Dental pain is a symptom that something is wrong and should be checked by a
dentist. The only way to stop the pain permanently is to have the problem
corrected. A sever abscess is not only very painful but can also lead to death
if left untreated.
One of the most common reasons for a toothache is caused by cavities. When
bacteria build's up in the mouth plaque forms around the teeth. The bacteria in
the plaque convert the sugars in food to acids that eat away at the protective
enamel layer of the tooth If the cavity is left untreated, it will continue to
grow and eventually reach the nerve of the tooth causing, in most cases, severe pain.
Infections of the gum, or periodontal disease, are also another common cause
of dental pain. The same plaque that contributes to cavities can irritate the gums,
making them inflame then recede to expose the cementum. Periodontal disease can
lead to chronic inflammation of the tissues in the mouth.
Gingivitis and periodontitis are two basic types of periodontal disease.
Gingivitis is the most common gum disease and is characterized by an
inflammation of the gums, or gingiva. When plaque forms on teeth, the adjacent
gums become swollen and red and can become extremely painful. Their are several
types of Gingivitis and all must be treated to relive pain.
Ordinary Gingivitis - swollen red gums that bleed easily and bad breath.
If left untreated the condition can progress.
Drug-induced Gingivitis - a side effect of many drugs.
Acute Necrotizing Ulcerative Gingivitis - an acute infection characterized by
tissue death, spontaneous bleeding, rapid pain onset and a bad mouth odor.
Hormone-Influenced Gingivitis - Affects pregnant women, children, and women
using oral contraceptives.
Desquamative gingivitis - Typically a result of an allergic reaction or of skin
diseases. Peeling gum tissue with a red and painful surface.
Until one can seek dental care, over-the-counter ibuprofen will help relieve
dental pain. Motrin Ibuprofen is effective for dental pain because ibuprofen
reduces pain caused by inflammation. You may also find that rinsing your mouth
with warm salty water may also help.
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