{"id":429,"date":"2017-02-27T18:31:31","date_gmt":"2017-02-27T18:31:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mthollyfamilydentistry.com\/blog\/?p=429"},"modified":"2017-04-26T15:50:43","modified_gmt":"2017-04-26T15:50:43","slug":"mt-holly-dentist-4","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mthollyfamilydentistry.com\/blog\/mt-holly-dentist-4\/","title":{"rendered":"Why it\u2019s Important to See Your Mt. Holly Dentist for a Tooth Infection"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-430\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mthollyfamilydentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/iStock-485574682-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"Learn why it\u2019s important to see your Mt. Holly dentist for a tooth infection. \" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mthollyfamilydentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/iStock-485574682-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.mthollyfamilydentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/iStock-485574682.jpeg 724w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>Nothing beats a sunny New Jersey day! You know what makes it even better? Enjoying your favorite ice cream, which you plan to do. Things take a turn for the worst however, when your tooth begins to twinge every time you take a bite. That twinge gradually progresses to a constant ache, which has you awake for most of the night. It\u2019s time to contact your Mt. Holly dentist, and here\u2019s why.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<h3>Sensitivity = Infection<\/h3>\n<p>When you experience sensitivity in your tooth to hot or cold foods or beverages this is often an indicator of a fracture or decay in your tooth. These issues can quickly progress into a dental infection, which is what causes the constant ache in your tooth. It\u2019s important to note that a dental infection won\u2019t go away without treatment, so please don\u2019t wait to contact Mt. Holly Family Dentistry.<\/p>\n<p>If left untreated, a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mthollyfamilydentistry.com\/emergency-dentistry.html\">dental infection<\/a> could potentially travel to other critical areas of your body including your brain. Dental infections can also lead to tooth loss if you don\u2019t act quickly in treating them.<\/p>\n<h3>Treating Your Issue<\/h3>\n<p>Being proactive about your oral health is always the best policy because preventative care gives you the opportunity to treat dental issues with less invasive treatment procedures. For example, when you first begin to feel sensitivity in your tooth, if you are proactive about getting the treatment you need, a dental filling can often remove the decay and prevent an infection from starting.<\/p>\n<p>If you do suffer from a dental infection, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.colgate.com\/en\/us\/oc\/oral-health\/procedures\/root-canals\/article\/illustrations-root-canal-treatment-from-start-to-finish\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">root canal therapy<\/a> can alleviate your pain and preserve your tooth in many cases. Our doctors will remove the infected tissue within your tooth from an access hole in the top. Once the infection is cleaned out, we\u2019ll seal your tooth with a temporary filling and allow it time to heal. After your tooth healed you\u2019ll return to our office to have your tooth restored with a permanent filling or dental crown.<\/p>\n<h3>Contact Mt. Holly Family Dentistry<\/h3>\n<p>At Mt. Holly Family Dentistry, our doctors understand how important it is to treat dental infections in an effective and timely manner. We make every effort to see our emergency patients as soon as possible and we even offer extended evening hours to accommodate your needs. If you begin to feel sensitivity, or dental pain we encourage you to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mthollyfamilydentistry.com\/contact.html\">call our office<\/a> right away.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Nothing beats a sunny New Jersey day! You know what makes it even better? Enjoying your favorite ice cream, which you plan to do. Things take a turn for the worst however, when your tooth begins to twinge every time you take a bite. 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