When you experience an ache that you have never felt before and it’s in your mouth, you ask yourself: What on earth is going on? You cannot determine the cause of your problem, what is really is, or anything else. So, when you’re at a loss, our Virginia Beach, VA team reminds you to keep one very important thing in mind: You should schedule a dental visit with us. You might require dental care or things may be perfectly fine. As you know, symptoms can point to so many different potential concerns. The good news? We can help you no matter what!
Aches Related To TMJs Can Spread
You might notice that you sometimes experience aching or soreness in and around your jaw joints. However, whether you’ve been diagnosed with TMJ disorder (or bruxism disorder) or not, this issue may suddenly change and might include the area surrounding these joints and beyond, such as your neck, head, shoulders, and back. The good news is that this is actually a normal symptom shift. The not so good news is that this means you either aren’t wearing your treatment or you really need to come in to receive treatment before damage occurs! We’d love to see you for a dental visit ASAP!
It’s Possible To Strain Muscles!
Maybe you were eating food that kept getting caught in your teeth and you spent a lot of time using your tongue to get the food out! As a result, you accidentally strained your tongue! Maybe you were eating a lollipop and didn’t realize just how much you were using the back of your tongue to enjoy it. Perhaps you accidentally strained your TMJs (jaw joints) and now you’re experiencing aching in the sides of your face. We remind you that like any other part of your body, it is absolutely possible to press the tissues that support your smile too far but only so much that you’ve temporarily aggravated them. How to know for sure? Come in for a dental visit!
You Might Just Need Restorative Care
True, your aches could mean very little or could mean that you need preventive treatment in the form of something like bruxism or TMJ treatment. The again, aching can also show up when you have a problem like decay or infection. Fortunately, there’s no need to feel alarmed! Sometimes, you just need restorative care to set things right again!
See Us For A Dental Visit For Aches And Pains
If you experience any type of aching, we encourage you to come in to learn more about what’s happening, so your smile remains safe. Contact Absolute Dental Care today in Virginia Beach, VA to schedule a visit by calling (757) 428-7440. We proudly welcome patients Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Norfolk, Suffolk, Hampton, Eastern Shore, and all surrounding communities.
