Toothache: The most obvious symptom of a toothache resulting from dental decay is pain. Often in the beginning of a toothache the pain is periodic, coming and going. However, in most cases these episodes become more frequent and of longer duration and eventually the pain becomes constant, there may or may not be swelling.
Periapical Abscess: Characterized by acute inflammation and swelling in the area of the bottom or apex of a tooth. Periapical abcesses frequently the abscess manifests itself as a swollen area of tissue below a badly decayed tooth.
Periodontal Abscess: Unlike a toothache periodontal disease and a associated periodontal abscess is usually only mildly painful. It begins as an inflammation and swell of the tissue round the neck of the tooth becomes Periodontitis as the supporting structure is destroyed. Unlike the pain associated with dental decay the discomfort is of usually of a lower threshold with slight to moderate swelling.
Fractured Tooth: There are a number of systems used for the classification of tooth fractures. Most are based upon how far the fracture extends into the tooth structure. Prognosis of a fracture tooth and its treatment is dictated by whether the pulp was exposed by the fracture and the extent of damage to the root and coronal portion (the part covered by enamel) of the tooth.
Knocked out Tooth: Teeth that are knocked out of the socked for any traumatic reason are a common dental emergencies. In most cases the tooth can be saved if: It is repositioned back in the socket immediately, ideally in its original position, or if repositioning is not possible, placed the tooth in a moist environment (preferably whole milk). It should be repositioned in the socket within the first half-hour to forty five minutes after extraction. Call an emergency dentist immediately.
Pericoronitis: Inflammation and swelling of the (gum) that extents around and on top of a tooth, this condition is usually associated with a third molar but can occur around other teeth, It is often found when lower wisdom teeth erupt. Call our Atlanta emergency dentist immediately for treatment.
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Mobile (loose) Tooth In most cases this condition is the result of destruction of the supporting structure, the tissue, connective fibers, and bone, as in periodontal disease. The exception is when the tooth has under gone trauma from a blow, malocclusion or some other destabilizing event.
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