Toothache, could it be more then just a little pain?Written by Marc Lindsay
Toothache, could it be more then just a little pain?What is a Toothache? A "Toothache" can usually be referred to as pain that is felt around teeth and or jaw. The cause of a toothache in most cases is by either problems with your jaw and or tooth. In most cases you (and I am talking from experience here) you would just leave it and wait for pain to subside, but this isn’t correct thing to do. Toothaches are a sign that there may be more to worry about then just a little pain. The causes of toothache are several but major causes are, dental cavity, a cracked tooth, exposed tooth root, gum disease, disease of jaw joint or spasms of muscles used for chewing. It is possible for cause of a toothache to originate from an entirely different problem such as heart attack or angina but this is quite rare. It can be noted however that some patients suffering angina will show toothache or jaw pain as only symptoms so it is always best to let your dentist or doctor evaluate you. What are most common dental causes for a toothache? Dental Cavities The most common cause of a toothache is a dental cavity. Dental cavities (caries) are holes in two outer layers of a tooth called enamel and dentin. The enamel is outermost white hard surface and dentin is yellow layer just beneath enamel. Both layers serve to protect inner living tooth tissue called pulp, where blood vessels and nerves reside. Certain bacteria in mouth convert simple sugars into acid. The acid softens and (along with saliva) dissolves enamel and dentin, creating cavities. Small shallow cavities may not cause pain and may be unnoticed by patient. The larger deeper cavities can collect food debris. The inner living pulp of affected tooth can become irritated by bacterial toxins or by foods that are cold, hot, sour, or sweet-causing toothache. Toothache from these larger cavities is most common reason for visits to dentists. Treatment of a small and shallow cavity usually involves a dental filling. Treatment of a larger cavity involves an onlay or crown. Treatment of a cavity that has penetrated and injured pulp requires either a root canal procedure or extraction of affected tooth. Injury to pulp can lead to death of pulp tissue, resulting in tooth infection (dental abscess). The treatment of an infected tooth is either removal of tooth or a root canal procedure. The root canal procedure involves removing dying pulp tissue (thus avoiding or removing tooth infection) and replacing it with an inert material. The procedure is used in an attempt to save dying tooth from extraction. Gum Disease The second most common cause of toothache is gum disease. Gum disease refers to inflammation of soft tissue (gingiva) and abnormal loss of bone that surrounds teeth and holds them in place. Gum disease is caused by toxins secreted by bacteria in "plaque" that accumulate over time along gum line. This plaque is a mixture of food, saliva, and bacteria. Early symptoms of gum disease include gum bleeding without pain. Pain is a symptom of more advanced gum disease as loss of bone around teeth leads to formation of gum pockets. Bacteria in these pockets cause gum infection, swelling, pain, and further bone destruction. Advanced gum disease can cause loss of otherwise healthy teeth. Treatment of early gum disease involves oral hygiene and removal of bacterial plaque. Moderate to advanced gum disease usually requires a thorough cleaning of teeth and teeth roots called "root planing" and "subgingival curettage." Root planing is removal of plaque and tartar (hardened plaque) from exposed teeth roots while subgingival curettage refers to removal of surface of inflamed layer of gum tissue. Both of these procedures are usually performed under local anesthesia and may be accompanied by use of oral antibiotics to overcome gum infection or abscess. Follow-up treatment may include various types of gum surgeries. In advanced gum disease with significant bone destruction and loosening of teeth, teeth splinting or teeth extractions may be necessary. Tooth Root Sensitivities
| | Basic ReikiWritten by Robert Morgen
This is a very simplified primer on basic Reiki. It’s intended as a basic lesson to help someone get started channeling energy and in no way should be considered a Reiki Course in itself.What is Reiki? Reiki is a Japanese phrase which means “Universal Energy”. Its history is enshrouded in myth, legend and parable, but simple fact is, it works. Reiki is simply process of channeling Universal Energy through oneself and into some one (or something) else. The vast range of uses for Reiki range from healing oneself to opening and balancing Chakras and even charging objects and food with energy. Getting Started Reiki is safe and simple to use. To get started simply sit or lie down in a comfortable position. Put on music of your choice and relax. Place your hands over your face with your palms over your eyes. Touch your tongue to roof of your mouth with tip of your tongue just behind your front teeth. As you inhale just open up and feel energy flow down through top of your head and down to your heart chakra, then feel it flow out along your arms and out through your hands and into your face. At simplest level that ALL you have to do. The energy will go wherever it’s needed and do whatever is required of it. You don’t have to send it anywhere in particular or try to control it.
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