{"id":614,"date":"2019-12-03T20:56:33","date_gmt":"2019-12-03T20:56:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jbdentist.com\/blog\/?p=614"},"modified":"2023-07-17T17:30:46","modified_gmt":"2023-07-17T17:30:46","slug":"toothache-and-the-importance-of-saving-your-teeth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jbdentist.com\/blog\/2019\/12\/03\/toothache-and-the-importance-of-saving-your-teeth\/","title":{"rendered":"Emergency Dentist Discusses Toothaches, Extractions, and Saving Your Teeth"},"content":{"rendered":"
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If you\u2019ve ever had a painful toothache, you know it\u2019s a terrible experience. In some cases, the pain is so bad that you can\u2019t eat, sleep, or go to work, and all you can think about is feeling better fast! In this situation, the first thing an emergency dentist will do is relieve your pain, followed by recommending the best treatment for your needs. And while they\u2019ll always recommend saving your tooth when possible, sometimes an extraction is the best option for your long-term oral health. Keep reading below to find out what causes toothaches, why it\u2019s so important to save (or replace) your teeth, and what your treatment options are. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

What Causes Toothaches and When Are Extractions Necessary?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Toothaches are caused by cavities, fractures, or injuries that are severe enough to damage the nerve in the center of the tooth. Extractions are often necessary when most of the tooth structure has been destroyed, leaving it unable to support a restoration like a dental filling or crown. Another possible reason is when a crack or fracture runs vertically and splits the root of a tooth.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Importance of Saving or Replacing Damaged Teeth <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Good oral health depends on having a full set of healthy teeth, which is why it\u2019s so important to save your natural teeth whenever possible (or replace a lost tooth). In fact, even missing a single tooth can lead to multiple problems down the road such as: <\/p>\n\n\n\n