Gum pain

Four Telltale Signs you Might Need a Tooth Extraction

Four Telltale Signs you Might Need a Tooth Extraction

Tooth pain is never something to ignore, even when it is minor. If you have a tooth that hurts enough to disrupt normal activities such as eating, you may need a tooth extraction.

While sinus pain symptoms can manifest as toothaches, localized tooth pain when you are not ill is likely a decay problem.

Here are four telltale signs that might you need a tooth extraction.

Treating Gum Disease

Treating Gum Disease

The first step a periodontist will take is to determine how severe your gum disease is. If only the gums are inflamed, you can often reverse the problem with oral hygiene measures. If more severe, infection and inflammation can spread to the bones in your jaw.