Why Do My Teeth Hurt?

12/19/2014 10:14

Your teeth should never hurt. While some discomfort may be expected after getting a dental treatment, any unexplained pain should be looked at by our dentist in Los Angeles right away. The sooner the pain is detected and treated, the sooner you can enjoy the proper function of your teeth.

Upon visiting our expert in painful teeth in Los Angeles, you will need to describe the severity and location of the pain. This will help our dentist determine the cause of the pain and the best course of treatment. If your teeth become painful after eating or drinking something that was too hot or too cold, then it could be a sign of tooth decay or a loose filling. These problems can be fixed fairly easily, but if the increased sensitivity lasts longer than a few seconds, it could be a sign that there is a pulp inflammation inside a tooth, and this will require a root canal treatment.

Inflammation and decay will only continue to become more severe the longer they go untreated. So do yourself a favor and get any painful teeth looked at immediately.