Tag Archive for ‘Pain’
Don’t Wait Until Your Tooth Hurts to Go to the Dentist
This morning I saw a patient who had been in extreme pain for the last couple of weeks. What started as a small cavity grew into a large cavity that eventually made its way to the tooth’s pulp. We were able to take her out of pain by starting a root canal today. If we [...]
Problems that a High Filling Can Cause
Many people wonder what they should do when they come home from the dentist after getting a filling and notice that their bite isn’t quite right. If you end up having problems with a filling, it’s always best to check back with your dentist to see if you have a high filling. If your filling [...]
How to Reduce Swelling After Wisdom Teeth Extraction
Nobody wants to look like a chipmunk after getting their wisdom teeth out, but when their cheeks get swollen, most people do end up looking like a chipmunk! While some swelling is normal after this procedure, the good news is that you have some control over your swelling. Here are a few simple things that [...]
Why Dental Anesthetic Makes Your Heart Beat Faster
You may have noticed that when you get a dental injection, sometimes your heart feels like it’s going to beat right out of your chest. You’ve probably just assumed that your heart is beating so hard because you’re nervous. That’s partly true, but there’s another reason — the dental anesthetic actually contains something that makes [...]
Why Teeth Hurt
There are several easy answers to the question, “Why do teeth hurt?” For example, teeth hurt because you don’t take care of them. But, that’s not what I want to talk about in this article. I want to talk about why it is that teeth hurt so much. They’re so small, yet if you’ve ever [...]
A Popping Click When You Open Your Jaw Is Pretty Common
If you experience a popping sound, a grating sound, or a click when you open your mouth, you’re not alone. Many people have slight problems with their jaw joint, which is formally known as the temporomandibular joint, or TMJ for short. Whenever we want to open our mouth, our jaw glides down and forward to [...]
Hi, I'm Tom. I'm currently a 4th year dental student in the USA. I started this blog to help people take better care of their teeth. You can 
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