Same-Day Emergency Dental Appointments
We offer same-day relief for urgent dental issues like tooth pain or broken, cracked, or chipped teeth. Call now to be seen right away!
A toothache is probably the most common dental problem we see at Smileology. However, they have multiple causes. A toothache can come on gradually–or attack with full force.
When a cavity has eroded enamel it eventually hits the layer underneath. This is called the dentin. This layer is softer than enamel and is filled with tiny tubules. A cold (or acidic) beverage that seeps into the tubules can hit the nerve (or get close enough) to make you cringe. If this happens to you, call our office today. You may have a serious cavity. If you get treatment ASAP, you may save the tooth.
Tooth pain accompanying biting could indicate an infection or abscess in the tooth's pulp. It could also stem from a microscopic crack. Regardless of the cause, you need to have it treated. Otherwise, you could lose the tooth.
Unless you are a kindergartener excited for the tooth fairy, it's not a good sign to suddenly feel that a tooth is loose. In an adult, it could be the result of an injury to the tooth. The impact could have stretched some of the small ligaments. These are the cords that hold the tooth in place. Perhaps you can't recall bumping your tooth or mouth. If this is the case, you could have a nighttime tooth-grinding issue. Nighttime teeth grinding can damage enamel and cause severe headaches.
Another possibility is periodontitis. Periodontal disease is caused by a bacterial infection that can destroy both gum tissue and the ligaments that hold the teeth in place. This advanced form of gum disease is the leading cause of tooth loss in adults.
Waiting too long to care for your teeth can lead to health problems—and not just in your mouth. If you have a toothache, loose tooth, or other pressing dental dilemma, we encourage you to call our office today to schedule an appointment.
If you have dental anxiety, at Smileology we understand. Many of our patients experience dental anxiety or complete dental phobia. We offer sedation and anti-anxiety medications to help you get through your treatment.
4400 E HIGHWAY 20 STE 101
NICEVILLE, FL 32578
850-331-339212273 EMERALD COAST PKWY W STE 117
MIRAMAR BEACH, FL 32550
850-424-78871900 SOUTH FERDON BLVD #170
CRESTVIEW, FL 32536
850-897-4488
