When you first experience a toothache, all you probably want to do is find relief. You may be tempted to reach for over-the-counter medications to ease your pain, but you should first figure out what's causing your toothache. In some cases, the cause may be something you didn't even know was a problem.  This post explores some lesser-known reasons for toothaches and explains why they count as dental emergencies. Impacted Wisdom Teeth

When you have a toothache, it is normal to talk to your friends and family about it and do some research on the internet. Unfortunately, the stories most people hear and read on the internet are enough to send shivers down the spine. Therefore, you should only speak to a licenced dentist about a root canal procedure because they will reassure you that there is nothing to fear. It is a dentist's role to help patients weed out the facts from fiction.

When a tooth needs the level of reinforcement that's only possible with a dental crown, the porcelain crown itself is securely cemented to the tooth and should stay in place for years until the crown eventually needs an upgrade. It's possible to be caught off guard by the loss of a dental crown. If its bonding should deteriorate, a crown can detach while eating, and you may need to fish it out of your mouth.

Receiving a blow to your jaw or mouth can feel painful. Whether it's due to an assault, accident, or you play contact sports, there's always a risk of damage to your teeth. In some cases, you may need to see an emergency dentist. Here are a few examples. Missing Tooth When something knocks your tooth out, it's easy to assume that you may be looking at a costly replacement. However, there are some circumstances where a dentist can put the tooth back into place.

When it comes to your oral health, you probably already make a habit of looking at your teeth every day to check that they are clean and healthy. But what about your tongue? You can learn a lot about both your oral and overall health by paying attention to the way this amazing organ looks. Healthy Tongue A healthy tongue is pink and soft, with no cracks on the surface. It should not be uncomfortable in any way.

When your dentist takes an X-ray of your mouth, they can see if you have any bone loss. Bone loss happens for many reasons. It is not always painful, and you can have it without even knowing. However, if it gets bad enough, it can affect your appearance. Therefore, you should take steps to prevent or reduce any possibility of bone loss. Here is more information about bone loss in the jaw, its causes and how to prevent it.

Losing a tooth isn't an uncommon occurrence. From advanced gum disease to sports injuries, there are lots of reasons why you may say goodbye to one of your teeth. When it happens, you may feel tempted to not replace it. This is especially true when the tooth is out of sight. However, there are lots of good reasons to always replace missing teeth. Sunken Cheek Syndrome One of the lesser-known roles of your teeth is that they support your cheeks and give your face some structure.

There have been a number of studies that link gum disease to heart disease, which just goes to show how important healthy teeth and gums can be when it comes to your overall health. But what you might not know is how the treatment you may have already received for heart disease can affect your ongoing dental needs. How does a pacemaker play a role in the way you receive dental care?

There's a limit to how effectively dental fillings can fill large cavities, but this isn't always entirely clear. It's not as though the dentists in your local practice won't make a specific recommendation, but sometimes it's a matter of choosing between trying to correct a large cavity with a filling or by avoiding a traditional filling altogether by using a dental crown. What are some of the factors that will influence the final decision?

Although tooth care should continue well into old age, most seniors fail to consider visiting an orthodontic as part of their oral health care. They consider orthodontics a young person's game, leaving them suffering needlessly. Therefore, if you have been longing to correct crowding teeth, spacing, or TMJ problems but think that the time to act has passed, think again. This article highlights reasons it might not be too later to see an orthodontic dentist.