If you begin to notice sudden pain in your tooth, and this discomfort does not pass after a few hours, you need to contact our team. Emergency dentistry may be needed to stop discomfort and protect your smile from oral health complications. In today’s blog, your Prairie Village, KS, dentist talks about how to respond to a sudden toothache.
The Possible Dangers of an Aching Tooth
When you have a tooth that hurts, this could mean an object is caught between it or under the gums, which can lead to inflammation and discomfort. You could also have a cavity in a more advanced state, one that could become an infection in a short time without intervention. Which is why when you have a prolonged ache in your tooth you need to see our team right away. We will examine your smile with advanced digital x-rays to assess the presence of decay and plan treatment. We want to return your smile to full function, health, and beauty, and we can do so with emergency dental care.
Taking Immediate Actions
You should call our office right away. If your issue happens during our normal business hours, we will try to see you same-day to offer treatment. If this happens on a day we are out of the office, or before or after we open, then leave a message and a team member will reach out to you as soon as possible to discuss possible appointment times. The sooner you see us, the sooner we can offer relief and protect your smile!
After you call, you should try to gently floss on either side of the tooth and then rinse with warm water. If this fails to relieve the issue, then you should see us right away.
Possible Solutions
If we discover an object caught between your teeth or under the gums, we could gently remove it and clean the area as needed. If we find the issue is related to a cavity, then our team could place a dental filling in one visit, which treats the decay and brings relief. If the tooth has become infected, we could offer a root canal to stop infection and prevent tooth loss, allowing you to enjoy immediate relief as well.
If you have any questions about how our team will treat pain in a tooth or about emergency dentistry in general, then contact our office today.
Learn More About Treating Pain in a Tooth
Emergency dentistry can help improve the health and function of your smile, so you avoid discomfort and major complications. To schedule an appointment and stop the pain in your tooth, just contact Robert M. Browne DDS in Prairie Village, KS by calling (913) 901-8585.