Last Updated on November 7, 2022 by Shabnam Sengupta
Dental cavities are openings in the tooth structure. As a result, if left untreated, severe tooth cavity pain may develop. Remember that toothache is the most important indicator of tooth decay or infection. Furthermore, the pain could be caused by more than one tooth. Keeping its significance in mind, the following article will discuss tooth cavity pain experience as well as treatment options at home and in the dental office.
What is the experience of cavity pain?
Tooth decay is one of the most common diseases and a major public health concern around the world. Cavities that go untreated can lead to more serious complications, such as tooth abscesses. Tooth pain is caused by this abscess.
Tooth cavity pain can range from mild to excruciating. When a cavity eats away at a tooth’s enamel, the tooth may become more sensitive, especially when brushing the teeth or drinking hot or cold beverages. Cavities that cause deeper damage to the tooth’s nerve can cause intense pain. Sometimes, tooth caries can become so large that bacteria can enter the gums or even the bone beneath the teeth. This can result in throbbing pain as well as serious infections. Additionally, tooth sensitivity and sensitivity on one side of the mouth, particularly when chewing hard foods, may be associated with toothache.
Can home remedies be used to treat tooth decay?
No, but they can be used to reduce pain. Since, the intensity of toothache varies, certain herbal remedies may be used to lessen cavity pain. Warm saline rinses, cold compresses, cloves, guava leaves, wheat grass, thyme, and garlic are common herbal pain relievers. However, understanding the underlying cause of tooth pain would be difficult for an individual. Furthermore, these traditional health remedies use imprecise dosages and have questionable hygiene standards. Thus, it should be emphasized that tooth cavity pain can only be effectively managed by a dentist.
Will the cavity pain go away?
Yes. Although cavity pain can be terrible, it is very treatable. A dentist can usually treat the pain within a few hours by addressing the underlying cause or by prescribing pain medication while further treatment is planned. As a result, regular checkups are critical. Since, they would aid in the detection of cavities and other dental conditions before they cause bothersome symptoms and lead to more serious problems. It should be noted that if a cavity is treated before it causes pain, it is unlikely to require extensive treatment. Fluoride application, dental fillings, artificial crowns, and root canal procedures are among the tooth cavity restorative options.
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