When you have a toothache, it's hard to think about anything else. The throbbing pain, the headache, the sensitivity—whatever the symptoms, you want to feel better fast. At Dr. Timothy Adams' office in Indianapolis, IN, your neuromuscular dentist eliminates pain and restores well-being through precise diagnostics and comfortable treatments that really work.
Reasons for dental pain
The Academy of General Dentistry reports that dental sensitivity to sugary food or temperature extremes (heat or cold) is the most familiar kind of tooth pain. Typically, in these cases, teeth are decaying or restorations are deteriorating. Additionally, with age, enamel thins, revealing more sensitive inner dentin. Exposed roots because of periodontal disease also cause this "zing" of discomfort.
In addition, you may experience dental pain due to:
- Active decay
- Several metal fillings—even if they are in good condition
- Dental abscess, an infection of interior tooth pulp
- Dental fracture (hidden breaks are called cracked tooth syndrome)
- TMJ (temporomandibular joint) dysfunction, an impairment of the normal operation of the jaws
- Misaligned dental bite (how the teeth close together)
- Bruxism (i.e. persistent teeth clenching or grinding)
Treating dental pain
In his Indianapolis, IN, office, your dentist will perform a complete oral exam to discover the source of your dental pain. Dr. Adams always checks for the more typical causes of toothache pain, for instance, abscess and decay. However, through digital imaging and vast clinical experience in neuromuscular function and balance, he also uncovers more subtle problems. Together, you and your dentist will arrive at a treatment plan to relieve your pain and keep it from returning.
For immediate restoration, Dr. Adams offers tooth-colored fillings, root canal therapy, porcelain crowns, and premiere dental implants. Also, he uses innovative imaging techniques and TENS testing to understand how the jaw bone, joints, and associated muscles and nerves harmonize. Sometimes, a patient needs oral appliance therapy or orthodontic correction to correct imbalances, relieve pain, and improve functionality.
Preventing pain
Of course, the more you do to prevent tooth pain, the healthier and happier your smile will be. So, Dr. Adams delivers six-month cleanings, fluoride treatments, and plastic sealants to ward off decay, and provides patient education to improve oral hygiene habits.
Contact us
If you have dental pain, please contact the Indianapolis office of your dentist, Dr. Timothy Adams, right away: (317) 580-9222.
