Decay in between teeth.

PROXIMAL CARIES

Cavities in between teeth are commonly referred as proximal cavities.

Plaque often forms in between the teeth due to the inability of toothbrushes to clean properly these tough-to-reach areas (proximal sides of teeth). The bacteria in the plaque resulting in an acid attack that breaks down the enamel of the tooth and causes cavities.

Symptoms :

Tooth sensitivity to cold foods and sweets.

Food lodgement in between the teeth.

Pain on biting/eating foods.

Tooth discoloration.

Prevention :

The best way to prevent the proximal decay is to floss the teeth along with brushing.

Treatment :

If the cavity involves enamel of the tooth, a tooth colored filling is the treatment of choice.

If the cavity penetrates deeper than enamel, approaching pulp or involving pulp, the treatment of choice will be root canal treatment followed by crown.

Rootz Dental Care and Implant Center has specialists with proven expertise in Operative and endodontic dentistry. For more information regarding treatments contact us today.

                                             

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Pain in teeth

TOOTHACHE

A Toothache is any pain or soreness within or around a tooth.

   In most instances, toothaches are caused by teeth or jaw problems, such as 

DENTAL CAVITY

        dental caries, 
        a cracked tooth, 
        an exposed tooth root, 
        broken tooth or jaw,
        mouth ulcers,
        periapical infection (around root),
        disease of the jaw joint (temporo- mandibular joint), or spasms of the muscles used for chewing. 

TEMPOROMANDIBULAR JOINT

TMJ PAIN

Types of toothache:

• mild
• moderate
• severe
• dull
• sharp

The pain may be aggravated by chewing or by having cold or heat foods.

Oral examination, which includes dental X-rays, can help to determine the cause, and whether the toothache is coming from a tooth or jaw problem.

ORAL EXAMINATION

DENTAL X-RAYS

Dealing with toothache:

• Analgesics when taken orally, can reduce pain until a dentist examine the teeth.
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• Rinse the mouth with salt water.
• Use dental floss or water flosser to remove any food between teeth.
• Limit too hot or cold foods that aggrevate pain.

Conclusion:

• No toothache will heal on its own. A toothache needs to be treated as soon as possible.

• If toothache caused by a tooth infection the dentist may recommend antibiotic therapy and other treatments, like root canal treatment or extraction.
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• To prevent tooth decay, maintain good oral hygiene.Dentists carryout sealants and fluoride applications for preventing tooth decay. 

Make sure to fix an appointment with your dentist as soon as possible if you are having a toothache.

                                                No:2/2, First Floor, Sakthi Nagar,

                                                Rajiv Gandhi Salai, Thuraipakkam,

                                                Chennai - 600 097,

                                                Phone :- 9786688755,044-49504825

                                                          Email :- rootzdentalcare@gmail.com