Tooth Protectors Inc.

02/25/2026

Liz and Stacey are about to wrap up another fantastic visit at New Mainers Public Health Initiative. Thanks for having us 🦷

02/25/2026

Liz and Stacey had a blast today at Phillips Elementary School. We will see you all again in September!

02/25/2026

Melissa had such a great time today in Kingfield! Thanks for hosting us this week. Look for us again in September for the 2026-2027 School Year!

02/23/2026

Hello Everyone! Tooth Protectors had donated a basket to raffle but a snow storm interrupted that so we wanted to share it with our online community.
To enter you can purchase a raffle ticket at $5 each or 5 for $20. You can purchase tickets using the Venmo below👇
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Miss Judi will get you entered into the drawing that will be held on April 3, 2026 (Friday).

Any specific questions can be sent to admin@toothprotectors.org and we can get you in touch with Miss Judi directly.

02/23/2026

Our Main Office is closed today due to the incoming storm. You can still reach us on our text line at 207-513-1111 or via email at info@toothprotectors.org. Stay safe!

02/17/2026

Did you know that Tooth Protectors provides care to the patients at CMMC pediatrics each month?🦷🪥
If your child is a current patient give them a call at 207-795-5730 to schedule. Our next visit is this coming FRIDAY, FEB 20, 2026 and we have had several cancellations due to the flu traveling around 🙅‍♀️.

02/16/2026

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The annual "Give Kids A Smile" event aims to remove barriers to access while preparing future providers to work with underserved populations through hands-on, team-based learning.

02/16/2026

Good Afternoon Lewiston Peeps!
We have had some cancellations for this week due to sickness so we have some spots open! This is the last full week at our office before school starts back up and then space will be minimal at our Lewiston office until summer. 👇 Come see Emma, Pauline, Liz, Melissa and Ashley!

02/12/2026

Why a Toothache Can Feel Almost Unbearable

A tooth is not just a piece of enamel.
It is directly wired to one of the most powerful sensory nerves in the human body.

Inside every tooth lies the dental pulp — a confined chamber of blood vessels and nerve fibers. When infection or decay reaches this space, inflammation begins. But the tooth cannot expand.

Pressure builds.
Nerve fibers become compressed.
Pain signals intensify.

But the real reason tooth pain feels extreme lies deeper.

The teeth are innervated by branches of the trigeminal nerve — the largest cranial nerve and the main sensory nerve of the face.

This nerve connects directly to the brainstem and pain-processing centers of the brain.

When inflamed dental pulp stimulates these fibers, the signal travels rapidly through the trigeminal pathway. The brain interprets this as intense, sharp, sometimes throbbing pain.

Because trigeminal nerve branches overlap across the jaw, ear, temple, and even parts of the head, the pain often radiates. Patients may struggle to localize which tooth is responsible.

This is why:

• Toothache can feel disproportionate to the size of the problem
• Pain can spread to the ear, jaw, or head
• Standard painkillers may not fully resolve it
• Sleep disruption is common

And if infection progresses to an abscess, pressure and inflammatory mediators further amplify trigeminal nerve stimulation.

A toothache is not “just pain.”
It is a direct neurological alarm signal.

Left untreated, infection can spread into bone, facial spaces, and in rare but serious cases, into the bloodstream.

Pain is the body’s warning system.
In dentistry, ignoring it allows disease to move deeper.

Early treatment is not cosmetic.
It is neurological and systemic protection.
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This content is for public health education. Seek professional evaluation for diagnosis and treatment.

02/12/2026

Thank you to Community Clinical Services, Inc in Lewiston for hosting us this week 🦷🪥

02/12/2026

Liz and Stacey had another wonderful visit today at MAINE Community Integration-MCI 🦷🪥