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The 411 on Toothaches

By Reno Laser Dentistry

December 16, 2011

Category: dental

Tags: Dentist Reno Laser Dentistry Toothache Tooth Sensitivity Throbbing Pain Chronic Pain

We all have been bothered by that annoying aching toothache. Some may even cringe just hearing the word. A toothache is pain that may occur in the teeth, jaw or gums. There are different types of toothaches which can determine the kind of oral health issue you may be experiencing. Regardless of the type of toothache you should be evaluated by a dental professional immediately. Once your dentist has diagnosed the type of toothache an antibiotic may be prescribed. Even though the infection is gone due to the antibiotics you were taking. However, the cause of the infection has not been eliminated and the infection will return in the future if you don’t follow the prescribed treatment. You could even have more bone damage from an infection or lose the tooth due to continued decay. Depending on the severity of the infection, a dental patient may undergo a root canal treatment or tooth extraction.

One issue patients may not fully understand is that if you choose not to follow-up with a dental professional an infection can lead to a more serious one called “systemic”, occurs when microorganisms spread throughout the body in the bloodstream. This is a serious matter especially for patients with a compromised immune system.

The good news is that due to advances in the dental industry patients simply have no need to endure unnecessary swelling, pain and suffering, and expenses by delaying the proper treatment. Contact Dr. McElhinney’s dental staff located in Reno with any concerns or questions you may have.