{"id":406,"date":"2022-10-08T19:47:55","date_gmt":"2022-10-08T19:47:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.greenhillsdentalcenter.com\/blog\/?p=406"},"modified":"2022-11-22T19:48:29","modified_gmt":"2022-11-22T19:48:29","slug":"toothaches-and-your-overall-health","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.greenhillsdentalcenter.com\/blog\/toothaches-and-your-overall-health\/","title":{"rendered":"Pay Attention to the Pain: Toothaches and Your Overall Health"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Being in physical pain is never fun, whether it\u2019s a minor twinge or major discomfort. But pain is the body\u2019s way of signaling to you that something is wrong and needs help. Toothaches can be a source of wide-ranging pain. Unfortunately, many people decide to push through the distress and won\u2019t listen to what may be trying to tell them: go visit your dentist for help. Here\u2019s why it is important to do something about your toothache and how your emergency dentist<\/a> can help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

The Dangers of a Tooth Infection<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A tooth infection is generally caused by harmful bacteria that accumulate and linger in your mouth. Should a cavity or accident damage the enamel of a tooth, this bacteria can infect the sensitive inner layers of the tooth like the pulp. The pulp houses the nerve of your tooth, which will send pain signals if attacked by bacteria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Painful (or even just annoying) toothaches are difficult enough on their own to deal with. However, the discomfort from an infected tooth isn\u2019t the only thing that should warrant your concern. Unlike the rest of your body, your teeth aren\u2019t able to fight off infections themselves. Without intervention from a dentist, the infection can permanently damage the tooth, cause it to fall out, and spread to other parts of your mouth. What\u2019s more, should this infection escape into your bloodstream, it could travel to other parts of your body and cause serious problems for your overall health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Can Result from an Untreated Toothache<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you choose to ignore the warning signs from your infected tooth, you are putting yourself at risk for significant health problems. An untreated toothache could potentially lead to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n