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Aside from the discomfort of your Lisle toothache, the ultimate consequences of one can be root canal or tooth loss, so it is important to get attention for it at the earliest possible opportunity. Here at the dental practice of Linda Ricks, DDS, MS, PC, you can trust in expert and gentle care to remedy the situation.
The list of all possible reasons for your Lisle toothache is a long one, but the common causes are confined to just four: a cavity, a loose or lost filling, a chipped or cracked tooth, or an infection inside the tooth. All of the above share one quality, which is that they are related to the breach of your tooth's protective layers. Teeth have a barrier that keep the nerve shielded, and the pulp protected from bacteria. If a hole in the tooth or a fracture of the structure occurs, there is no longer that assurance of the tooth being impenetrable. Cavity prevention is an excellent idea, but once one has formed, it is there for the life of the tooth. A filling will restore it, but no filling material lasts forever. And there is no easy defense against chips and cracks. Taking care of your oral hygiene will keep your teeth strong, but there are various circumstances that make the tooth susceptible to breakage. In the end, you're stuck with a Lisle toothache, but not for long once you come in for a visit to our dentist. Treatment ranges from a filling to a dental crown to root canal for an infection; all of it performed with skilled precision and with an eye toward keeping you comfortable through the entire process.
Your Lisle toothache requires a sense of urgency, and you will get that when you call our office for an appointment. Don't delay reaching out to us. The sooner you do, the better the outcome is likely to be.
By Linda Ricks, DDS, MS, PC
January 18, 2019
