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Toothaches

At Healthy Smiles Family Dental, we advise our patients who are experiencing a toothache to visit us for a consultation straightaway. Some causes of toothaches include tooth decay, infected gums, teeth grinding, and a tooth fracture. More often than not you can prevent toothaches by practicing good oral hygiene. Our patients that grind their teeth at night are encouraged to get a mouth guard to prevent damage to their teeth and jaws.


If you are experiencing sharp or throbbing pain when you eat for more than two days, you should see one of our doctors for further examination. Any swelling around a tooth could be a sign of a more serious issue that needs to be fixed.


Treatment for toothaches is usually a filling for a decay-related cavity. In more serious cases where you have an infected tooth, extraction may be necessary, but many teeth can be saved by root canal therapy.


For any questions about toothaches, give us a call. To learn about our services provided at our practice, visit www.myfamilydentistsalem.com for more information. To schedule an appointment with one of our doctors at Healthy Smiles Family Dental in Salem, OR, call 503-385-1185.

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  1. Amy WatsonMarch 11, 2019 at 7:04 AM

    We know your teeth how much important to you that’s why we always try to give you the best treatment. Our clients are our priority, we offer quality dental service in New Jersey with a team of specialist. We try our best to keep your smile bright and healthy. And another side we also care about your savings that’s why we are giving the discount on every dental procedure. stand alone dental discount plans az

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