You’ve got a busy day running the kids to school, going to work in the morning, rushing home to grab a forgotten piece of homework, prepping for a business meeting, and the list goes on! When you get a coveted few minutes to yourself or a rare Friday night with friends, you don’t want to be miserable with tooth pain. The best way to avoid a toothache? Brush and floss every single day, and visit Dr. Frankel’s Staff for your regular cleanings twice a year. You don’t have time to be too busy for your teeth.
“Toothache” is a vague term actually caused by both tooth and jaw problems. A few issues that lead to tooth pain:
Symptoms of a toothache:
YES! What a relief, advanced dental technologies allow us to cure or fix nearly every single problem that may be causing your tooth pain. Dental x-rays can help determine the cause and pinpoint whether the toothache is coming from a tooth or jaw problem. After x-rays, your dentist will be able to provide a comprehensive treatment plan to treat your tooth pains.
As you can see, regular checkups at your dentist can detect and prevent many other medical problems. Keep scheduling your regular appointments and don’t waste your precious time on toothache!