If you are experiencing tooth pain, it is important that you do not ignore it. Tooth pain can be an indication of a more serious oral health problem, such as infection, damage, or gum disease. See a dentist as soon as possible if you develop tooth pain. A dentist can determine the cause of your tooth pain and treat it accordingly. At Malouf Family Dentistry, Dr. Sam Malouf is your St. Clair Shores dentist for the treatment of tooth pain.

Causes of Tooth Pain

There are several possible causes of tooth pain. Your St. Clair Shores dentist can examine your teeth and determine the cause of your tooth pain. Once the problem is identified, the dentist can recommend an appropriate treatment. Treatment is important not only for alleviating any pain, discomfort, and sensitivity, but also for preventing the problem from progressing. Some common causes of tooth pain include:

• A fracture
• Infection or decay
• Damaged dental fillings
• An abscess below the tooth
• An impacted wisdom tooth
• Grinding or clenching the teeth regularly

Treating Tooth Pain

Treatment of your tooth pain will depend on the cause of the pain. If your tooth pain is due to infection and decay, infected areas will need to be removed to stop the infection from spreading. Once the infected areas are removed, those areas can be cleaned and then filled in and sealed with a dental filling. The tooth will then be able to resume normal biting and chewing functions and your tooth pain will dissipate.

If damaged dental fillings are the cause of your tooth pain, your dentist can remove the damaged fillings and replace them with new ones. Root canal therapy is used to treat an abscessed tooth. In the case of an impacted wisdom tooth, treatment can involve extraction. Extracting impacted teeth that will not fully erupt eliminates the ongoing pain and discomfort. If teeth grinding is the source of the pain, the dentist can fit you for a mouth guard to prevent further damage from grinding.

Tooth pain should not be ignored. See your St. Clair Shores dentist as soon as possible if you develop tooth pain. For treatment of tooth pain in the St. Clair Shores, Grosse Pointe, Harper Woods, Eastpointe, Roseville, Warren, Fraser, Mt. Clemens, Clinton Township, Harrison Township, and neighboring areas, schedule an appointment with Dr. Malouf by calling Malouf Family Dentistry at (586) 772-9020.