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Tooth Pain

Tooth pain, whether dull or sharp, is a disruptive force that affects your sleep, your work, and your quality of life. Pain is your body’s warning signal, letting you know there is an underlying issue. If you’re experiencing a sharp jolt, a dull throbbing, or any pain in between, visit Alba dental Centre for a long-term resolution. 

 

We identify the source to treat the ache and restore your dental comfort. 

What Causes Tooth Pain?

Not all tooth pain is created equal. Understanding the type of discomfort you feel helps our clinical team fast-track your treatment:

  • Sharp, Momentary Sensitivity: Often triggered by hot or cold temperatures, this may indicate a small fracture, a loose filling, or the early stages of enamel erosion.
  • Persistent, Rhythmic Throbbing: Throbbing typically signals increased pressure within the tooth’s pulp chamber, often caused by inflammation or a deep-seated infection.
  • Pain Upon Biting: If it hurts only when you chew, the issue may be a structural crack or a raised spot on a dental restoration that is upsetting your bite balance.
  • Referred Pain: Sometimes, jaw pain or sinus pressure can mimic a toothache. Our 3D imaging helps us differentiate between dental issues and external factors like TMJ or sinus congestion.

How We Diagnose Tooth Pain in London

To stop the pain, we have to see what’s happening beneath the enamel. At Alba Dental, we utilize Low-Radiation Digital X-rays and Intraoral Cameras to get a detailed view of  your mouth. Our modern digital solutions allow us to share what we see in real time. By seeing a 40x magnification of your tooth on our chairside monitors, you can understand the diagnosis as clearly as our dentists do.

Common Treatments for Dental Pain

Once we identify the culprit, we move quickly to neutralize the pain using the most effective treatment possible. Common ways we address dental pain in London include:

  • Tooth Fillings: If decay is the cause, we remove the damaged tissue and seal the tooth with a resin that blends in with the natural tooth.
  • Root Canal Therapy: If the nerve is involved, endodontic care is often the answer. During your root canal, we remove the infected tissue, instantly relieving the pressure that causes the throb.
  • Bite Realignment: If your pain is mechanical, we can subtly reshape the biting surfaces to ensure your teeth meet correctly. Aligning your bite removes the extra stress that was placed on the aching tooth.
  • Protective Sealing: For pain caused by gum recession or exposed roots, we apply medical-grade desensitizing agents to create a barrier against external triggers.

Get a Pain-Free, Healthy Smile

Tooth pain might come and go, but the underlying issue may only worsen without care. Minor aches can quickly escalate into major infections. At Alba Dental Centre, we provide the  intervention you need to get back to your life.

 

Schedule an appointment to address your tooth pain today.

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