We take walk-in emergencies starting at 7am in most locations. Please call to verify office hours before walking in.
We offer prompt emergency care, because we know ... dental pain follows no schedule.
Tooth Pain is a signal that something probably related to a tooth is wrong.
What to do about it is fairly simple. If you do not currently have a dentist,
please call one of our offices for an evaluation.
Is tooth pain always an indication that a particular tooth is the cause? No.
It is possible that tooth pain may be caused by a sinus infection or a gum
infection or some medical condition unrelated to the teeth or gums. So, it
makes sense that seeing a dentist to have the condition evaluated is a good
starting point.
Depending on the evaluation as to the cause of your pain, the cause might be
one of but not limited to any of the following:
- tooth decay
- fractured tooth
- abscessed tooth nerve
- a tooth other than the one that the patient thinks is source of pain
- gum infection
- sinus infection
- other medical condition to be determined by consult with physician
In other words, there are many reasons for "Tooth Pain". The first step in
determining what to do is to figure out what is the cause. Your dentist will
ask questions, review your medical and dental history, and recommend whatever
further tests or procedures would be needed to be more certain as to cause.
Once this information is evaluated, a treatment will be recommended to lessen
the pain and correct the underlying cause.
Is the treatment all accomplished in one visit?
That will depend on the cause,
of course.
For example, on one occasion, the cause might be a pop-corn kernel hull being
stuck in the gum between two teeth. This may be removed as the dentist is
examining the tooth. The visit is short and, typically, no further treatment is
needed for that particular problem.
Another possible cause might be an abscessed tooth nerve that requires medication
to stabilize the infection before proceeding. The treatment to restore normal
function may take several appointments though the pain can be controlled
typically at the first appointment.
What can you do now to help yourself now? Call your dentist. If you do not have
a dentist, call one of our offices.
