One of the vital parts of the
human body is the mouth. All the components of the mouth, that is, teeth,
tongue and the salivary glands are important. If any one of these components is
affected with an ailment the oral health of a person is hampered. This also affects
an individual’s overall health. The process of digestion starts at the mouth.
The whole digestion process is hampered if there is any problem in the oral
cavity. Teeth are responsible for breaking down the food into smaller pieces.
This makes it easy for the stomach and the intestines to carry out the
digestive process. Thus if a person suffers from dental problem, he is also
affected by digestive disorders.
Tooth pain is caused due to
various dental issues like gum disease, tooth decay, tooth fracture or breakage
and cavity or infection of the tooth. Extreme tooth ache can also be caused due
to Temporomandibular joint disorders.
The most important cause that
leads to tooth pain is tooth cavity or tooth decay. This type of disorder is
also known as dental caries. The main factor that leads to tooth cavity is the
progressive erosion brought on by the action of bacteria. There are many types
of bacteria in the mouth. These bacteria are responsible for the chemical
breakdown of sugar. The acids produced break down the outer layer of the teeth
which I made up of dentin and enamel. The teeth of the person become sensitive
to chilled or hot foods if he has tooth cavity. This disorder can be treated by
maintaining proper oral hygiene if detected at the very early stage. Topical
fluorides can also be used to treat the problem. A natural remedy for tooth
cavity pain is garlic. It can be found easily at home. Garlic contains allicin.
This has antibiotic properties. It prevents bacteria from multiplying. If the
damage is severe, the dentist would perform a root canal treatment.
If filling of the tooth cavity is
loose, the person might suffer from extreme tooth pain. Some patients also
suffer from pain after they have undergone root canal treatment. These patients
experience a sharp pain when they bite food. The loose filing should be
replaced in this case. The person should have patience and understand that the
pain is temporary. The person can take pain killers in medium dose to get some
relief.
Tooth pain can also be caused due
to gum disease. The inflammation in the gums can sometimes spread to the
adjacent bones. To treat this dentists use a technique called tissue
regeneration. They use techniques like bone re-growth and bone grafting.
Extreme pain in a particular tooth can also be caused due to receding gums. The
teeth roots are exposed due to gum recession. This disorder can be treated by
covering the exposed regions.
Tooth pain is not always caused
by the disorders of gums and teeth. Tooth pain can also be caused due to ear
infections, heart disease and sinus infections. Neurological conditions can
also result into tooth pain. So it is necessary to detect the reason behind
tooth pain and then start the treatment.