Are you currently dealing with some serious tooth pain? Don’t panic! Many people worry that means they may need to get their tooth removed, but that’s certainly not always the case. Tooth pain is a symptom of a variety of different dental issues, not all of which require emergency treatment.

Common Causes of Tooth Pain

It’s not always easy to tell what’s causing your tooth pain if you’re not a dental professional yourself. Here are just some of the situations that could result in a toothache:

• Tooth decay/cavities

• Gum infection

• Regular teeth grinding

• Wisdom teeth eruption

• Damaged filling or crown

• Fractured or broken tooth

Each of these causes requires a different type of treatment. For example, if the issue is a cavity then we can remove the decay and place a filling. If your issue is teeth grinding then we can fit you with a mouthguard to wear at night to protect your teeth.

What to Do

We’ve seen that some people may be so nervous about a serious diagnosis at the dentist that they just put off seeing a dental professional completely. The truth is, not getting a dental issue checked out may just lead to the problem getting worse. Your best bet when you’re dealing with tooth pain is to schedule an appointment at the dentist’s office so they can do a thorough check, looking at all present symptoms—not just tooth pain.

If you have tooth pain and want an expert opinion, contact Gary Johnson DDS - Family & Cosmetic Dentistry. Along with the rest of our professional team, Dr. Johnson would be happy to take a look at what’s going on and provide you with some customized solutions. We’ve worked hard to build our reputation as a trustworthy, high-quality dental office in Chico, and we’ll always put your best interests first.

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