You Should Worry if Any of These 3 Things Happen in Your Mouth

what do I do if I suddenly feel a loose tooth? Dallas

1. You drink a cold beverage and—yowza—it creates a shooting pain!

When a cavity has eroded enamel it eventually taps the layer under the enamel. This is called the dentin. The dentin contains tiny tubules. A cold (or acidic) liquid that flows into the tubules can get close enough to the nerve to make you wake up and pay attention.

Call your urgent care dentist. You may have a serious cavity.

2. You bite down forcefully and—yikes—intense pain!

This could point to an infection or abscess in the pulp of the tooth. It could also be caused by a microscopic crack in the tooth. Either way, you need to have it treated.

Call your urgent care dentist, you may need a root canal.

3. Suddenly—uh oh—a tooth is loose!

Unless you are five years old and still have your baby teeth, it’s not normal to suddenly feel that a tooth is loose. It could be the result of an injury to the tooth. The impact could have stretched some of the small ligaments that hold the tooth in place. What if you don’t remember hurting a tooth? You could be grinding your teeth at night while you sleep. Nighttime teeth grinding can damage enamel and cause severe headaches.

It could also be gingivitis. Periodontal disease is caused by a bacterial infection that can destroy both gum tissue and the ligaments that hold the teeth in place.

Call your urgent care dentist to make an appointment to get it checked out.

Don’t ignore these dental problems

Many dread seeking relief from a dentist because they fear the treatment will hurt worse than the pain they are experiencing. Waiting too long to care for your teeth can cause serious health dilemmas—and not just in your mouth. We understand how stressful it is to have a toothache, loose tooth, or other pressing dental issues.

Ask us about sedation dentistry

If you have dental anxiety, The Addison Dentist offers several solutions including sedation dentistry. We can also use anti-anxiety agents to quiet your fears and make your dental visit as safe and peaceful as possible.

 

Contact The Addison Dentist:

469-998-2515

Location (Tap to open in Google Maps):

4145 Belt Line Rd Ste 208
Addison, Texas
75001

 

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