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Tooth Pain Guide
Please select from the toothache list below the title that best reflects your pain.
Momentary sensitivity to hot or cold foods
Possible Problem
If your discomfort lasts only moments, sensitivity to hot and cold foods generally does not signal a problem. The sensitivity you’re experiencing may be caused by a loose filling or by minimal gum recession which exposes small areas of the root surface.
What To Do
We suggest using toothpastes specially made for sensitive teeth. Brush up and down with a soft brush (brushing sideways wears away exposed root surfaces). If this is unsuccessful, call Comfort Dental at: Comfort Dental in Myrtle Beach SC Phone Number 843-448-5757 and make an appointment to see Dr. Funderburk and our experienced hygiene team. In some cases, a prescription strength product may be more helpful.
Sensitivity to hot or cold foods after dental treatment
Possible Problem
Dental work may inflame the pulp inside your tooth, causing temporary sensitivity.
What To Do
Wait four to six weeks for the pulp to heal. During this time, you should notice the pain/sensitivity slowly improving. If this pain/sensitivity persists, or worsens, call Comfort Dental.
Sharp pain when biting down on food
Possible Problem
There are several possible causes of this type of pain. You may have some decay, a loose filling, or a crack in your tooth. Additionally, there may be damage to the pulp tissue inside the tooth.
What To Do
Call Comfort Dental to schedule an evaluation. Cracked tooth pain comes from damage to the inner soft tissue of the tooth, the pulp. Endodontic treatment, also known as root canal treatment, can relieve that pain. However, if the cracked tooth is treated early enough, with an onlay or crown, the tooth can repair itself and you can avoid a root canal.
Lingering pain after eating hot or cold foods
Possible Problem
This probably means the pulp has been damaged by deep decay or physical trauma.
What To Do
Call Comfort Dental to schedule the treatment necessary to save your tooth. In most cases, Dr. Funderburk can save your tooth with root canal treatment.
Constant and severe pain and pressure, swelling of gum, and sensitivity to touch
Make an appointment to see Dr. Funderburk for evaluation and treatment to relieve your pain and save your tooth. You may also want to take over-the-counter analgesics until you see Dr. Funderburk.
Dull ache and pressure in upper teeth and jaw
Possible Problem
The pain of a sinus headache is often felt in the face and teeth. Grinding of teeth, a condition known as bruxism, can also cause this type of ache.
What To Do
For sinus headache, try over-the-counter analgesics or sinus medicine. For bruxism, you will want to consult Dr. Funderburk. If pain is severe and chronic, see your physician or Dr. Funderburk for evaluation.
Chronic pain in head, neck, or ear
Possible Problem
Sometimes pulp-damaged teeth cause pain in other parts of the head and neck, but other dental or medical problems may be responsible.
What To Do
Make an appointment to see Dr. Funderburk for evaluation. If the problem is not related to the tooth or bite problems, he will refer you to an appropriate dental specialist or a physician.