If you have pain in your teeth, this toothache could be due to injuries or even the presence of a cavity. Our team can conduct a diagnosis with advanced digital technology, discovering the source of your toothache and offer a dental restoration. In today’s blog, your team at Contemporary Dental & Orthodontics in Bellaire, TX, discusses how we diagnose and treat the source of a toothache.
Cavities and Toothaches
If you have an aching tooth due to a cavity, you need treatment to prevent the decay from leading to an infection, one that means more severe pain and the real risk of tooth loss. With a dental filling, we can stop decay and offer lifelike results. Our team will simply numb the tooth, so we can comfortably remove decay and clean the tooth. We may etch the outer surface too. We then administer the filling material, which is a lifelike composite resin that we shade for a more natural appearance. We then sculpt and mold the tooth to ensure a more natural appearance and a balanced bite. In one visit, this can stop toothaches and protect your smile.
TMJ Disorder and Bruxism
If you have TMJ disorder, this means there is imbalance on your jaw joints. If you have bruxism, then you grind and clench your teeth on a nightly basis, which wears down and damages teeth. These issues can cause pain in your bite and increase the risk of tooth decay and infection. But we can help with a comfortable and custom oral appliance, one that fits like a mouthguard and is worn while you sleep. Remember, when you have aching teeth, and also pain in the face, jaw, or head, you may be suffering from an issue like TMJ disorder or bruxism but we can help!
Restorative Treatment
With restorative treatment, we can target the decay in your teeth, providing fillings, crowns, and even root canals to help target the issue and stop pain, while also preventing an infection from arising and causing tooth loss. We always take time to ensure the final results will look natural too.
Oral Appliance Therapy
An oral appliance will be fitted based on detailed image and impressions we take of your teeth with intraoral camera technology. The finished appliance is easy to use and clean, and it can travel with you too!
If you have any questions about how we diagnose and treat your toothache with restorative dentistry and oral appliances, then contact our team today!
Call Contemporary Dental to Treat Your Tooth Pain
If you have an ache in your tooth, we can help with custom restorations or oral appliances. When you need treatment for discomfort in your smile, call Contemporary Dental & Orthodontics in Bellaire, TX at (713) 668-9119 today.
