For most patients who experience a toothache, a visit to the dentist usually leads to a clear-cut direction of care and a predictable resolution of pain. The answer may be a simple repair, placement of a restoration, or may require root canal therapy (if the pulp is compromised by inflammation or infection). Pain relief with root canal therapy is often achieved after the first … [Read more...] about Lingering Toothache, What’s The Next Step?
Persistent Toothache
A Toothache Can Be Caused By Arthritis
Though it seems strange, a toothache can be caused by arthritis. This was what happened to one of my patients this past year. It all started when John began to experience acute pain in an upper right molar. His dentist could not find a reason for the pain, since upon evaluation there was no decay or other problem apparent. So John was sent home with instructions to use Advil or … [Read more...] about A Toothache Can Be Caused By Arthritis
Lingering Toothache After Root Canal
Toothache pain typically occurs due to problems associated with pupal pathology, periapical pathology or both. In most cases (94% of the time) root canal treatment resolves the pain. But a small percentage of patients continue to experience toothache after root canal therapy; a toothache that is not responsive to medications and/or surgical procedures. When this occurs a … [Read more...] about Lingering Toothache After Root Canal
Lingering Toothache – Is It A Sprained Ligament?
Fortunately for those of us who have experienced a lingering toothache, relief typically follows a visit to the dentist. Whether a filling, a crown (cap) or root canal therapy was necessary, pain reduction is common within 24-48 hours. But when a toothache won't go away in spite of the fact that the tooth pulp is healthy based on examination and x- ray investigation, believe it … [Read more...] about Lingering Toothache – Is It A Sprained Ligament?