{"id":88,"date":"2017-05-22T23:18:12","date_gmt":"2017-05-22T23:18:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tomballdentist.com\/blog\/?p=88"},"modified":"2017-06-16T20:11:26","modified_gmt":"2017-06-16T20:11:26","slug":"toothache-in-tomball","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tomballdentist.com\/blog\/2017\/05\/22\/toothache-in-tomball\/","title":{"rendered":"Dr. Geer Tells How to Prevent a Toothache in Tomball"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"DentalIs your jaw swollen? Does your tooth hurt when you drink a beverage that is very hot or cold? Can your tooth tolerate the pressures of biting or chewing? If you have these symptoms of a toothache in Tomball, don\u2019t wait. Contact James Greer DDS<\/a>. He can restore your tooth to full function and recommend ways for you to prevent future dental pain.<\/p>\n

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Causes for a Toothache<\/h2>\n

Whether dull or severe, a toothache nothing to joke about. It often occurs because of deep dental decay aggravating the nerves in the interior pulp of the tooth. A dental abscess, an infection of that same tooth pulp, also causes toothache pain as can oral injury (hairline cracks, chips or complete fractures) or very thin enamel. Exposed tooth roots from recessed gum tissue lead to extreme dental sensitivity.<\/p>\n

If you experience a toothache, be sure to call Dr. Greer at his office right away. You\u2019ll be given advice to stabilize your condition, and if necessary, the office team will book a same-day appointment. In the meantime, you can take over the counter ibuprofen or acetaminophen to relieve your discomfort, and putting a cold compress on an aching jaw relieves associated swelling (apply it 20 minutes on and 20 minutes off).<\/p>\n

Treating Your Toothache<\/h2>\n

To investigate the source of your oral discomfort, Dr. Greer will perform a complete oral exam, looking at the tooth and surrounding tissue and taking digital X-rays. Depending on his findings, he may advise:<\/p>\n