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Dental Treatments For Tooth Pain

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A severe toothache can be debilitating. Nevertheless, there are multiple dental applications to treat tooth pain, depending on the source of the discomfort.

Here is a bit of information about a few dental treatments that are used to alleviate tooth pain.

Extraction of a Decayed Tooth

A dental extraction is frequently performed when a tooth is too decayed to be treated using a large filling or dental crown. The breaching of the tooth enamel by decay can expose the underlying dentin layer.

The dentin, which is the layer positioned between the enamel and the pulp of a tooth, includes tube-like structures. These structures, which are called tubules, encase the dental nerves that originate from the dental pulp.

When the dentin is exposed, the nerves may become more sensitive to cold, heat, and pressure. To eliminate the discomfort, the dentist may extract the tooth. Once the tooth has been removed, the pain associated with it is eliminated.

 Extraction of a Wisdom Tooth

The wisdom teeth, which are also known as the "third molars," don't erupt until the late teen years. Thus, the majority of the other teeth are already in place in the mouth.

Sometimes, there is not enough room for a wisdom tooth to present without placing undue pressure on the adjacent teeth. This pressure can cause a great amount of discomfort. In some cases, there is not enough room for the wisdom teeth to present at all, so the pressure from the growing tooth occurs beneath the surface of the gums.

Since the wisdom teeth are not necessary for proper mastication, the dentist may remove the teeth to alleviate any discomfort associated with them. The extraction is considered surgical if an excision in the gums is required. However, a simple extraction is performed when the dentist simply grasps the exposed crown of the wisdom tooth to pull the tooth from its socket.

Root Canal Treatment

The dentist may also perform a root canal treatment to alleviate tooth pain, while still salvaging the affected tooth. During the procedure, the dentist removes the pulp from the tooth's interior. The tooth is then disinfected, filled, and capped. This process provides effective pain relief because the dental nerves are removed as the pulp is extracted.

If you are experiencing tooth pain and would like to learn more about dental treatments, schedule a consultation with a dentist in your local area. They can provide additional information. 


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