Children’s Chewing Pain: What You Should Know
When you’re eating a snack or sitting down to a meal together and you notice your child is experiencing chewing pain, your antenna immediately goes up. Is this normal? Is it a sign of an oral health problem? How to know when a bit of discomfort in a developing grin is to be expected, when it really shouldn’t be happening, and what to do about it all? Our Dallas, TX team reminds you, of course, that we are always here to help you when you need our support! As for the brief rundown that can answer your most pressing questions, let’s get started.
A Few Tips to Prevent Toothaches
For some children, a nagging toothache can be just a nuisance, or it can cause severe discomfort that interrupts their ability to concentrate or go about their day. In many cases, a pain reliever or dental analgesic might offer some temporary relief. However, the toothache is likely to persist until you bring your child to the dentist for a thorough examination at our Dallas, TX, office to determine why it aches in the first place. Before then, however, you can give your child a better chance at avoiding toothaches by following these few tips. (more…)
Remember These Things During A Toothache
There’s nothing like a toothache to throw a major wrench into your plans, to send you into overdrive in trying to soothe your child, and to leave you wondering what to do next. We know this because like just about every other parent in the world, when this happens to your kid, it can feel like the end of the world. Don’t worry. Keep a couple important details in mind and you’ll see your kid comfortable and smiling again in no time.
What Causes Toothaches?
A toothache can be excruciating for both children and adults, but in most cases, it can be relieved with help from your dentist. To treat a toothache, your dentist will have to first find out why the tooth hurts, and then design a treatment plan accordingly. Knowing the cause of a toothache can also help you find relief until your dentist can treat it. While there are several reasons for a tooth to hurt, some of the most common ones are those that directly affect a tooth’s structure. Therefore, tooth restoration is often the best choice for relieving a toothache. (more…)