🦷 The short answer Pain when biting usually means something is irritated or damaged inside the tooth or around it . It could be a crack, infection, or inflammation—and it’s worth getting checked. What could be causing it? There are a few common reasons: A cracked tooth A cavity that’s gotten deeper Inflammation of the nerve inside the tooth A high filling or crown (bite feels “off”) Gum infection around the tooth Sometimes the pain is sharp and quick. Other times it lingers

🦷 The short answer It depends on how early it’s caught. Very early decay can sometimes be reversed—but once a cavity forms, it won’t heal on its own. What most people don’t realize Tooth decay happens in stages. In the earliest stage , the enamel starts to weaken—but there isn’t a hole yet. At this point, your tooth can actually remineralize  (repair itself). Once a cavity turns into a physical hole, though, it can’t grow back. What is remineralization? Remineralization is y

A toothache is an emergency if you have severe pain, swelling, fever, signs of infection, or trauma to the tooth . If your pain is mild and comes and goes, it may not be urgent—but it still needs evaluation before it worsens. What Causes a Toothache? Tooth pain can come from several issues, including: Cavities (tooth decay) Gum infections or abscesses Cracked or fractured teeth Food stuck between teeth Teeth grinding (bruxism) Sinus pressure (sometimes feels like tooth pain)

🦷 The short answer If you have signs of gum disease, then yes—a deep cleaning is usually the right move. It’s not something we recommend lightly. It’s meant to treat an infection and help prevent things from getting worse. So what is a “deep cleaning”? A deep cleaning goes under the gums to remove bacteria and buildup that a regular cleaning can’t reach. A standard cleaning focuses on the surface of your teeth. A deep cleaning is done when there’s already infection below the