Category: Toothaches

How to Classify a Toothache

Does your tooth hurt in a way you’ve never felt before? If it’s severe, it’s probably a dental emergency, like a cracked, fractured, or broken tooth. Or, perhaps a cavity has been silently developing, and now that it’s exposed your tooth’s nerves, the pain is more intense than ever before. Toothaches can be ambiguous, signifying… Read more »

Why You Shouldn’t Wait to Treat a Toothache

If your tooth hurts badly enough, then you might not hesitate to visit your dentist as soon as possible. If it’s only a minor nuisance, however, then you might not notice it, or you may just take an over-the-counter pain-reliever to get through the rest of your day. Ignoring a minor toothache can allow it… Read more »

The Link Between Jaw Pain and TMJ Disorder

An aching jaw may be a sign of a serious dental issue. In the United States alone, over ten million people experience the painful symptoms of TMJ disorder. This jaw joint problem can eventually make opening and closing your mouth difficult. Your Downey CA dentists, Dr. Hadis Reyhani, Dr. Ben Reyhani, and Dr. Pasha Hakimzadeh,… Read more »

What Causes Mouth Pain?

Do you experience frequent pain in your jaw or face? Mouth pain may be a sign of a serious dental issue. Your Downey CA dentists, Dr. Hadis Reyhani, Dr. Ben Reyhani, and Dr. Pasha Hakimzedah, can identify the cause of your pain and recommend the most appropriate treatment.

Do You Have Sensitive Teeth?

Do you experience a constant discomfort as a result of sensitive teeth? A recent study published in the Journal of the American Dental Association shows that nearly one out of every 8 Americans reports sensitive teeth. In some cases, sensitivity may a sign of a serious dental issue. Your Downey CA dentists, Dr. Hadis Reyhani,… Read more »

Downey, CA Family Dentist: Signs of a Damaged Root Canal

There’s a stigma that surrounds the words, root canal. Many people have negative misconceptions about the procedure. The procedure received its bad reputation back when root canal procedures were completed sans anesthesia. Nowadays, not only is the patient very comfortable throughout the treatment, the procedure helps eliminates decay and pain, while saving the tooth. Many… Read more »