{"id":5156,"date":"2017-09-23T15:42:35","date_gmt":"2017-09-23T14:42:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bowlanedental.com\/?p=5156"},"modified":"2019-07-13T07:20:07","modified_gmt":"2019-07-13T06:20:07","slug":"why-do-my-teeth-hurt","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www2.dental-focus.co.uk\/bowlanedental\/preview\/why-do-my-teeth-hurt\/","title":{"rendered":"Why do my teeth hurt?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Teeth have nerves within them and around them (gum and bone). The mouth has a great number of bacteria present. These normally live in harmony with us. However when the bacteria get to parts of the tooth where they cannot be removed either by brushing or flossing they cause problems such as cavities. This occurs in conjunction with other factors. The tooth normally would then become sensitive.<\/p>\n<h2>Risks of dental infection<\/h2>\n<p>This lets us know if there is a potential risk of infection so it can be dealt with before it worsens. This can present as <a title=\"Why are my teeth sensitive?\" href=\"\/why-are-my-teeth-sensitive\/\">sensitivity<\/a> or tenderness or even a swelling. Sometimes nothing is felt and the dentist may notice a change in the mouth or radiograph (x-ray). This is why it is important to have regular <a title=\"Book a dental check-up appointment in Central London\" href=\"https:\/\/www2.dental-focus.co.uk\/bowlanedental\/preview\/services\/dental-checkup\/\">check-ups<\/a> and <a title=\"Are dental x-rays safe?\" href=\"\/how-safe-dental-x-rays\/\">x-rays<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>Teeth sensitivity<\/h3>\n<p>It is better and easier to deal with the cause of sensitivity if it is picked up earlier. Sometimes the treatment is as simple as painting on a flouride gel such as <a title=\"Gluma - The solution against hypersensitivity\" href=\"https:\/\/kulzer.com\/en\/int\/dentist\/products_from_a_to_z\/gluma_2\/gluma_desensitizer.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Gluma<\/a>. Prolonged infections allow more aggressive bacteria to establish and this can lead to resistance and a lower success rate with treatment such as <a title=\"What is root canal treatment?\" href=\"\/what-is-root-canal-treatment\/\">root canal treatment<\/a>. The success rates are good with over 90% on average. The treatment is simpler if less infection is present and more comfortable as the anaesthetic is more effective.<\/p>\n<p>So although it may seem like not having nerves in teeth would be better as less pain would be felt. It would mean we would be more prone to getting infections without realising it. This is sometimes seen when a tooth \u201cdies\u201d and whatever sensitivity the person was feeling goes. There is the false sense that all is fine. However the bacteria continue to work within the tooth and it can then lead to a worsening infection later on. This can potentially lead to the tooth being too damaged to treat; leading to loss of the tooth. Thanks to <a href=\"\/team\/sameena-choudhry\/\">Sameena Choudhry<\/a> our<a href=\"https:\/\/olr.gdc-uk.org\/searchregister\"> specialist endodontist<\/a> for this article.<\/p>\n<p>It is better to deal with any sensitivity or concerns even if it seems to have settled!! Book your dental appointment <a title=\"Bow Lane Dental appointments\" href=\"\/appointments\/\">HERE<\/a> and stop wondering why your teeth hurt.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Teeth have nerves within them and around them (gum and bone). The mouth has a great number of bacteria present. These normally live in harmony with us. 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