Don't Ignore A Toothache

Don't Ignore A Toothache

Please don't ignore your toothache. At Malouf Family Dentistry in St. Clair Shores, MI, your emergency dentist, Dr. Sam Malouf, is here to help. We will work hard to eliminate your pain and repair the conditions that caused it, helping you return to good oral health.

The causes of toothache pain

They vary from patient to patient, but the most common causes are:

  • Tooth decay, particularly when the cavity invades the pulp, roots, and bone
  • Thin tooth enamel and exposed roots from gum disease or excessive wear and tear from bruxism (teeth clenching or grinding due to stress or poor dental bite)
  • Impacted teeth, especially adolescent wisdom teeth
  • Cracked or broken teeth
  • Degrading restorations such as fillings and crowns
  • Infection or dental abscess
  • Oral trauma (accidental impact to the teeth, gums or jaw)
  • Jaw joint dysfunction which may include arthritis or jaw misalignment

An exam and X-ray screening at Malouf Family Dentistry in St. Clair Shores, MI, will show your emergency dentist what's wrong so he can treat it. All of his restorations are comfortable as he selects the anesthetic right for you, your health, and your procedure.

Repairing it

To control your pain at home, Dr. Malouf may advise:

  • Over the counter medications such as ibuprofen or acetaminophen
  • Ice to a swollen jaw
  • Orajel or other numbing pastes or gels to sooth irritated gum tissue

Then, when you come to the office, you may need:

  • A tooth-colored filling for decay (the American Dental Association says composite resin is preferable to gold or amalgam in most cases)
  • A porcelain crown to repair extensive decay or support a broken tooth
  • Root canal therapy to remove any infected pulp
  • Periodontal treatments (tooth scaling and root planing as an example)

Whatever you need, Dr. Malouf can supply it. In the case of a tooth extraction, he may advise tooth replacement with a dental implant as soon as possible.

Contact us!

Don't wait on that toothache. Please contact Malouf Family Dentistry in St. Clair Shores, MI, for a consultation with your emergency dentist, Dr. Sam Malouf. We also serve people in Harper Woods, Eastpointe, Warren, Roseville, Fraser, Mt. Clemens, Clinton Township, and their neighboring areas. Phone (586) 772-9020 to get in contact.

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