Toothache
Book an Emergency AppointmentWhen you need emergency tooth pain relief, there’s only one place to go – a dentist. We offer emergency dental services Monday through Saturday to help you find relief from tooth aches and pains.
Toothaches can feel different for everybody. Some people may experience sharp or shooting pain that’s constant or comes and goes. For others, a toothache may feel dull and radiate through the jaw or into the sinuses. No matter how your toothache presents, if it’s impacting your ability to function then it could require emergency care, and dentists are your best bet for finding relief from the pain.
Unfortunately, all tooth aches and pains can impact your daily life. Meals can be unbearable, especially with hot or cold foods and drinks. Throbbing tooth pain at night can disrupt your sleep, leaving you feeling sore and exhausted the next day.
Several situations can lead to toothaches, including tooth decay, an abscessed tooth, cracked or fractured teeth, and damaged fillings or crowns. Some people even develop a toothache with braces. Additionally, heavy teeth grinding, gum infections, sinus inflammation, and traumatic injuries can impact the teeth causing pain.
If you’re wondering how to deal with tooth pain until you get into the dentist, there are a few home remedies that could help. It’s important to note that over the counter tooth pain relief is temporary and won’t resolve the underlying condition.
1. Toothache gels can numb the pain.
2. Over-the-counter painkillers like Advil or Tylenol for toothache relief.
3. Salt water rinses provide some relief and can help cleanse the area.
4. Cold compresses can reduce swelling and alleviate pain.
5. Clove oil applied with a Q-tip or sterile cloth could numb the area.
6. Peppermint tea bags placed on the affected tooth could provide some relief.
Home remedies, like over the counter toothache pain relief gels and medicines can only do so much for your situation. Depending on the cause, your toothache could trigger additional problems, so it’s important to seek emergency treatment for toothaches that don’t subside. Remember, mild toothaches can evolve to severe pain and even infections if left untreated.
While emergency toothache pain relief can provide short-term benefits, it can’t remedy a broken or chipped tooth, correct damage from tooth decay, or cure an infection. Your dentist is the best option for providing a permanent solution by treating the underlying condition. When you go to the dentist, they will ask you questions about the situation, perform a full exam, and possibly take x-rays to develop an appropriate treatment plan.
Depending on the cause, your dentist may provide emergency pain relief for the toothache and then address the issue. For example, if you have a cracked or chipped tooth, your dentist may have to treat the damage in stages. If there is an infection, your dentist would need to treat the infection and then address any damage to your teeth and gums.