“If I have mild tooth pain, should I be going to the dentist?”
I have a mild pain in one of my back teeth, but I don't think it's serious enough to go to a visit. It goes away after some time and is only brought on when I drink coffee, or something else that's sugary. If I have this mild pain, should I be going to the dentist?
16 Answers
Yes, you should be going to the dentist. You are in early stages of a problem. Treating it now is easy. Waiting increases the chances of more extensive treatment and a larger bill!
You need to see your dentist. GO!
Yes correct you should visit your dentist
No question, you should go. It is not uncommon for tooth discomfort to come and go. While those symptoms may not indicate there is a definite problem, they tend to be signs that something is going on.
Absolutely yes! You are lucky enough to be receiving a warning (from your teeth), before you have major pain. Don't ignore this warning!!
This is a most likely incipient lesion beginning to form in the form of a cavity. It's not going to get better only bigger and worse and invariably will cause a problem on the weekend when the dentist will be hard to find. Apply Murphy's Law and go get it checked out just to make sure it doesn't involve into something much more serious.
Sounds like you might have a cavity. You should visit a dentist twice yearly to prevent advanced problems. If you do have a cavity, it will get worse, damage more of the tooth and become much more costly to repair. If you do not have a cavity, then you need an "occlusal adjustment".
Your tooth is telling you to get professional help NOW! Waiting will probably result in greater expense or tooth loss.
Mitchel Friedman
Mitchel Friedman
It’s a good idea to go to your dentist to have it checked out. There’s a good chance you have a cavity or another problem, such as a crack in your tooth. Temperature sensitivity and sensitivity to sweets is generally a sign of a cavity, crack, or leakage of some kind (i.e. broken filling, crown with an opening, etc.). It’s easier and less expensive to fix the problem when it’s diagnosed early. Thanks for your question.
Yes, you should absolutely see your dentist. This symptom may be an indication of a cracked tooth or decay. The sooner you address the issue, the least complicated the solution will be. If you wait and it becomes a serious issue, the treatment would be more expensive and extensive.
Yes. It might be a cavity that's starting to develop. It is easier to get it checked and fixed at this stage.
Any time there is any symptom, it a sign for possible problem. By treating it early, you might be able to avoid more serious & costly needed treatment. See your dentist. By checking it out, you can know for sure what is going on and put your mind and body at ease.
Although some tooth discomfort causes can be inconsequential and may even be sub clinical (not detectable), nevertheless, on the other hand, significant tooth damage can occur in a slow process that the patient may be able to notice if the extent and treatment then can be significant and costly and avoidable with proper timely intervention. Dentists are here to help patients avoid unnecessary crisis treatment which often is devastating. In summary, do yourself a favor and have it checked out!
Dear Reader,
Pain, no matter how mild, is your body's way of letting you know something is not right. I would strongly advise you to seek professional dental care before the pain increases (it usually does) and you will require treatment that will be more invasive and expensive.
Hope this helps,
Steven Chamish, DDS
Pain, no matter how mild, is your body's way of letting you know something is not right. I would strongly advise you to seek professional dental care before the pain increases (it usually does) and you will require treatment that will be more invasive and expensive.
Hope this helps,
Steven Chamish, DDS
If you’re experiencing a mild toothache or tooth pain, it’s likely that you’re not in an emergency situation. A toothache could simply signify a cavity. In this case, it’s important to address this issue before it progresses into a worse problem, but it’s not a 911 emergency. To help ease the pain of toothaches, try a cold compress, over-the-counter pain medicine, pain-relieving gels for the mouth or ice.
Teeth are different than many other tissues in the body. It is unable to heal when it has an infection (cavity). The blood supply to the tooth enters through a microscopic size hole in the end of the root. When the nerve of the tooth is inflamed, it swells and cuts off the blood supply. The nerve then dies and causes all sorts of problems. In other words, get to a dentist as soon as you can.
