We want our patients to be informed about dental health issues and treatments available because informed patients make better decisions about their health and well-being. The Patient Library covers topics associated with dentistry, dental diagnoses, and treatments available. We encourage you to look through these pages whenever you have an interest or concern about your dental needs and care.
Pain can occur in any number of places in your mouth: teeth, gums, roots, the palate, tongue and jaw.
Cavities are a common culprit causing pain. Untreated cavities can impact nerves because of infections of the tooth and gums. Impacted and abscessed teeth and sore jaws from teeth grinding are other common causes of pain.
Improper bite relationships and jaw disorders can also cause pain. Other sources of pain include sleep disorders, and headaches and neck aches.
Special splints can sometimes be applied to stabilize a bite. Bites can also be corrected with special orthodontic procedures, appliances and restoration techniques.