Some dental emergencies are pretty obvious, such as a chipped tooth or one that has been knocked out. But what if you have sudden pain in your tooth? Sudden and unexplained pain could be a sign that you need to see your Prairie Village, KS, dentist for emergency dental care.
The Causes of Sudden Pain
Why does a tooth suddenly hurt? In some cases, changes in elevation such as visiting a mountainous area or riding in an airplane, could cause a temporary ache. Allergy and sinus issues could also lead to temporary pain in the tooth. But these pass after a few hours. When you have a toothache and the pain doesn’t subside after a day or two, then this could mean the presence of a serious cavity or possibly the early stages of an infection. You need care right away to avoid the risk of worsening pain or tooth loss. This could be due to poor oral hygiene, or maybe an injury to the tooth in which no damage was visible, but there was in fact a fracture you couldn’t see.
Easing Your Initial Discomfort
When you begin to experience this pain, floss gently on each side of the tooth and then rinse with warm water. If this fails to ease the pain, then contact our team. If you call us during our normal business hours, we will try to see you same-day or make an appointment in the next day or two. If you call us outside of normal business hours, leave a message and a team member will call you back with possible appointment times. You can take an over-the-counter pain reliever to ease your discomfort.
Help With Emergency Dentistry
When you arrive, our team will examine your tooth with digital x-rays, which uses 90% less radiation and provides detailed high-definition images instantly chairside. We can discover any decay or infection in the tooth and then plan treatment in detail. For a cavity, we could place a filling to provide a lifelike solution in one visit. If you have an infected tooth, then we could conduct a safe and gentle root canal procedure to remove the infected tissues and protect the tooth, so you avoid worsening pain and tooth loss.
If you have any questions about how we protect smiles with emergency dental care, or if you have an aching tooth, then please reach out to our office today for care.
Learn More About Repairing Your Smile
We want to help you enjoy good oral health and a full smile with emergency dental care. To schedule an appointment for treatment and save your tooth, just contact Robert M. Browne DDS in Prairie Village, KS by calling (913) 901-8585.