{"id":92,"date":"2018-11-27T23:30:03","date_gmt":"2018-11-28T04:30:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cypressspringsdental.com\/blog\/?p=92"},"modified":"2019-08-15T23:32:33","modified_gmt":"2019-08-16T03:32:33","slug":"when-a-toothache-is-not-a-toothache","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cypressspringsdental.com\/blog\/when-a-toothache-is-not-a-toothache\/","title":{"rendered":"When a Toothache is Not a Toothache"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Most of us in Cypress have experienced a toothache. At their mildest, toothaches may cause just enough discomfort to get on your nerves and disrupt your concentration, but at their worst, they can be debilitating. Because the pain feels like it\u2019s coming from your tooth, it\u2019s natural to assume that all toothaches are caused by <a href=\"https:\/\/cypressspringsdental.com\/services\/general-dentistry\/#ToothColoredFillings\">cavities<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/cypressspringsdental.com\/services\/general-dentistry\/#GumDisease\">gum disease<\/a>, or some other tooth-related problem. However, Dr. Todd would like you to know that <strong>not all toothaches are related to your teeth<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Wait, what? Toothaches that have nothing to do with teeth? Yes\u2013as anyone at Cypress Springs Family Dentistry will tell you\u2013it is possible and it does happen. <strong>That being said, most toothaches are tooth-related.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<br>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"330\" height=\"330\" src=\"https:\/\/cypressspringsdental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Screen-Shot-2019-08-16-at-11.30.07-AM.png\" alt=\"When a Toothache is Not a Toothache\" class=\"wp-image-93\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cypressspringsdental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Screen-Shot-2019-08-16-at-11.30.07-AM.png 330w, https:\/\/cypressspringsdental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Screen-Shot-2019-08-16-at-11.30.07-AM-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/cypressspringsdental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Screen-Shot-2019-08-16-at-11.30.07-AM-300x300.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 330px) 100vw, 330px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n<br>\n\n\n\n<h3><strong>How can a toothache not come from your tooth?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Your mouth is a complex organ that contains a number of different types of tissue, nerves, and microorganisms. While run-of-the-mill dental problems like tooth decay and gum disease are responsible for the majority of toothaches, there are many other conditions that can cause localized pain in one or more teeth \u2013and some of them have nothing to do with your teeth. Here are a few examples:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Temporomandibular joint dysfunction (<a href=\"https:\/\/cypressspringsdental.com\/services\/general-dentistry\/#TMJTMD\">TMJ or TMD<\/a>)<\/li><li>Trigeminal neuralgia<\/li><li>Maxillary sinusitis<\/li><li>Shingles<\/li><li>Oral herpes<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>What\u2019s the most important thing to remember? <strong>If you experience moderate to severe pain in your mouth, it\u2019s time to visit <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/cypressspringsdental.com\/about-us\/\"><strong>Dr. Todd<\/strong><\/a><strong>. <\/strong>Lots of pain doesn\u2019t necessarily mean you need emergency dental care, but it\u2019s not worth the risk. We at Cypress Springs Family Dentistry have seen it all and we know how to care for your smile. Dr. Todd will examine your mouth and help determine the source of the problem, whether or not it\u2019s actually your teeth!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are suffering from a toothache and have questions or would like to <a href=\"https:\/\/cypressspringsdental.com\/contact-us\/\">make an appointment<\/a>, don\u2019t hesitate to contact us.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>The content of this blog is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of qualified health providers with questions you may have regarding medical conditions.<\/em><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<br>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"153\" height=\"154\" src=\"https:\/\/cypressspringsdental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Screen-Shot-2019-08-16-at-10.58.00-AM.png\" alt=\"Dr. Kyle Todd\" class=\"wp-image-46\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cypressspringsdental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Screen-Shot-2019-08-16-at-10.58.00-AM.png 153w, https:\/\/cypressspringsdental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Screen-Shot-2019-08-16-at-10.58.00-AM-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 153px) 100vw, 153px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3><strong>Dr. Kyle Todd<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr. Todd is excited about living, working, and being part of the Cypress community. Dr. Todd practices what he preaches by motivating his children to take care of their teeth early, and he hopes to see you and your smile soon!<br><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Most of us in Cypress have experienced a toothache. At their mildest, toothaches may cause just enough discomfort to get on your nerves and disrupt your concentration, but at their worst, they can be debilitating. 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