How Does Stress Affect My Oral Health?
In addition to affecting your mental health, stress can also affect your teeth.
Have you ever woken up and your teeth were hurting? Tried biting into an apple and then suddenly you felt throbbing tooth pain? There are a number of reasons why you are feeling this pain; tooth decay, sensitivity to hot or cold temperatures, cracked or damaged teeth, brushing too hard, gum infection, TMD, repetitive grinding and clenching, acidic diet, and much more.
A toothache or tooth pain is caused when the nerve in the root of a tooth or surrounding a tooth is irritated. Dental (tooth) infection, decay, injury, or loss of a tooth are the most common causes of dental pain. Pain may also occur after an extraction.
Everyone has a favorite remedy for toothache pain, but stopping a toothache caused by a cavity or gum disease will likely involve a combination of a visit to the dentist and a regular oral care routine. At a dental visit, your dentist will decide if your toothache requires a filling or if you require a root canal, root scaling.
If you're experiencing tooth pain or another dental health issue, a general dentist can help you identify and fix the problem.
If your teeth are hurting, schedule your regular dental checkups and cleanings at Hospitality Dental & Orthodontics today!
