What is Odontalgia?
Odontalgia is another word for a toothache. Does cold, hot, sweet, or spicy foods cause you tooth pain? Do you miss eating and drinking your favorite treats? Then you may be suffering from odontalgia.
Pain in a tooth can be caused by many reasons, such as dental disease, a broken tooth, bacterial infection, or even gum irritation. Only a certified dental professional can tell you whether your toothache is serious and needs professional treatment.
SIGNS OF ODONTALGIA
Odontalgia, or a toothache, can change the way your tooth hurts depending on the underlying reason. Signs you may have odontalgia include:
- Pain when eating or drinking cold or hot foods
- Tooth pain when eating sugar
- Sharp tooth pain
- Throbbing tooth pain
- Dull tooth ache
- Sensitive teeth
- Swollen gums
CAUSES OF A TOOTHACHE
There can be many causes of tooth pain, which only your dentist can determine. Possible reasons can include:
- Cavities
- Cracked or chipped tooth
- Bacterial infection inside the gums
- Infected tooth
- Damaged dental filling or dental crown
- Gum disease
- Grinding or clenching your teeth (bruxism)
TOOTHACHE TREATMENT
Only a dentist can truly determine the source of your tooth pain. The dentist will examine your teeth, gums, and mouth, and may also take x-rays of your teeth. They will ask you about your symptoms and determine the right toothache treatment for your diagnosis.
HOW TO PREVENT ODONTALGIA
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Brush twice a day with a soft toothbrush and fluorinated toothpaste
Floss your teeth daily
Rinse with a fluorinated mouthwash
Avoid foods and drinks that are high in sugar and acid
Visit the dentist twice per year for cleanings and exams
Odontalgia doesn’t have to happen. The most common sources of tooth pain can be stopped before it starts by thorough, twice-daily care at home, regular checkups and dental cleanings.
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