What if
Toothache
is left untreated?
If your toothache is left untreated, it could result in anything from ongoing discomfort, to potential tooth or bone loss. The long term consequences of untreated toothache would depend on the specific cause - your dentist will help to advise you regarding potential issues of delaying treatment.
Infection
If your toothache is caused by gum disease or cavities, it can progress to infections affecting the tooth’s nerves, blood supply, or supporting bone and gums. These infections often require extensive treatment and, if severe, can spread to nearby teeth, increasing the complexity of care needed.
Cavities & Broken Teeth
If your toothache is caused by cavities, the size of the cavity will increase over time and cause the tooth to weaken. In some cases, this can lead to large portions of the teeth breaking which can require significant reconstruction to repair.
Gum Disease
If your toothache is caused by gum disease, progression of this disease leads to significant inflammation and infection of the gums, as well as potential loss of the bone which supports your teeth. This damage can be permanent if left unresolved for a period of time.
Unresolved Pain
Toothache is commonly caused by problems which do not resolve over time. If this is not addressed in a timely manner, you may experience ongoing episodes of pain which can increase in frequency and severity as the problem worsens.
Tooth Loss
If the conditions causing your toothache have progressed significantly, your tooth may not be able to be repaired adequately. This can lead to your teeth to need removal to resolve your symptoms.
Affect Other Teeth
In serious cases of infections causing toothache, the spread of bacteria and infections can lead to problems neighbouring teeth and increase the amount of dental treatment required.
.jpg)
.jpg)
