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Toothaches are very distressing and should be looked at as soon as possible. Generally there is a formation of an abscess (collection of pus) that results in pain from teeth.
The major causes of pain from the mouth are
There are lots of other causes that need to be evaluated before a definitive diagnosis can be made.
Depending on the cause, the options of treatment are
Generally we like to save your teeth so that you can chew and not get any problems that result from loss of teeth. However, if your tooth or teeth are way beyond saving then the only option is to take the tooth out.
A full evaluation in context of the whole mouth and the long term prognosis of your teeth in general is needed before treatments are carried out. The treatment options are discussed with you in detail including the procedures involved, the time it will take and the costs.
If your tooth or teeth are not salvageable then a suggestion to remove the tooth would be provided. The consequences of removal of teeth, however, are that the surrounding teeth tip over and the teeth on the opposing arch of you mouth overerupt. This causes a change in bite long term and ultimately cause jaw joint problems
Teeth may be removed under local anaestheisa or under sedation
The alternative to extracting your tooth, is saving it. This is done by performing a root canal treatment
This procedure has three parts to it.
The first part is done in the first visit to get you out of pain. The second and the third parts can either be done in one visit or 2 visits. That depends on the financial situation of an individual.
If you would like more information on Emergency Dentist Sydney, Toothache, Pain from teeth, root canal treatment, Tooth Coloured fillings, dental crowns, Dentist, please contact Smile Concepts directly by clicking here or ringing 02 9267 7777
