No doubt about it, a toothache can severely affect your ability to get on with your day. If you’re in need of tooth pain relief, an experienced dentist – like Dr. Monteiro at River Oaks Dental in Jacksonville, Florida – can make that happen. Over-the-counter remedies are available, but when you’re suffering with a toothache,…
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Winter Wonderland of Tooth Pain As temperatures drop, your teeth may start to feel the chill. Dental pain caused by cold weather is normal! But why does this happen? And how can we prevent this from happening? Let’s explore some possible causes of tooth sensitivity and discuss solutions to the problems.   1. Naturally sensitive…
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Trigeminal Neuralgia-Is your pain tooth pain or nerve pain? Trigeminal neuralgia is a condition in which pain is felt by only one side of the face – more commonly, by the right side. Sensory signals send the feeling of pain from the face to the brain through the trigeminal nerve, or cranial nerve V. Patients…
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Everything You Need to Know About Toothaches Jacksonville Toothache Dentist A toothache can be a debilitating pain!  Aside from the pain itself, toothaches can distract you from your work, keep you from eating, and keep you awake at night.  There is no need to suffer with a toothache!  Your Jacksonville dentist Dr. Rachel Monteiro can…
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Jacksonville Emergency Dentist Dental injuries resulting in trauma can occur at the most unexpected moments. Traumatic dental injuries (TDIs) can be caused by sports related injuries, car accidents, or even falling and landing face first. As with any dental treatment, our goal is to save the affected teeth; specifically, saving the pulpal vitality, or maintaining…
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