Pediatric Dentistry of Garden City & Glen Cove
Garden City:516-222-5100
Glen Cove: 516-759-7000
While you should always give us a call if your child has any tooth related pains - here are a few of the most common reasons why they're suffering from a toothache.
Common Causes:
Cavities - Tooth decay is one of the main reasons why we experience tooth pain. When plaque sticks to the tooth enamel, it feed on sugary drinks and foods, eating away at your teeth. As the tooth decay spreads, kids can experience sensitivity to temperature and touch.
Inflammation - Inflammation can cause pressure to build on the inside of the tooth, as well as the surrounding gum.
Abscess - An abscess is caused by bacteria built up inside the pulp chamber. When this becomes inflammed and infected, it can cause pain.
Chips and Cracks - Whether due to a sports related injury or the tooth was weakened over time, chips and cracks can cause pain when biting or chewing, as well as temperature sensitivity.
Impacted Tooth - This is common in older teens and young adults as their wisdom teeth grow in. When the tooth grows in at an angle and there is no room in the jawbone to accommodate the tooth, the wisdom tooth becomes stuck under the gum.
If your child has any trouble with tooth aches, give our office a call. We can examine the tooth and take an x-ray to get a better look at what's going on inside their mouth. Schedule an appointment by calling 516-222-5100 to reach our Garden City office or 516-759-7000 to reach our Glen Cove office.
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