While waiting for your dentist appointment, there are some steps you can take to ease tooth pain. Some advisable methods include taking painkillers, gargling with salt water, applying numbing gel and avoiding very hot/cold food and drink. You should also get plenty of rest and consider using an ice pack on your cheek if you have swelling.
Remember that this list only covers at-home temporary pain relief, and you should visit the dentist if your tooth pain continues.
It’s natural to experience tooth ache from time to time, and often the pain isn’t bad enough to affect our lifestyle, and subsides after a few hours. If you’re experiencing pain that is more severe, you have bleeding or swelling, or the discomfort isn’t going away, this could indicate a dental concern and an examination with one of our dentists is recommended to prevent more serious problems.
Book an appointment as soon as possible to eliminate the pain and ensure the condition doesn’t deteriorate. The treatment chosen by your dentist will be decided following an oral examination to find the source of pain and determine the best treatment.
There are multiple triggers that can cause tooth pain; some occur naturally and some may be a result of illnesses or lifestyle factors. Some common causes of pains and aches in the mouth include:
- Abscesses
- Cracked or broken teeth
- Tooth decay
- Impacted wisdom teeth
- Gum disease
- Pulpitis (tooth pulp inflammation)
- Non-dental illnesses such as sinus infections
- Loose or broken fillings
- Swollen or receding gums
If you’re suffering from dental pain, don’t neglect to address the problem. Even if the pain is mild, you should see a dentist as soon as possible to diagnose the cause and treat the cause. Toorak Dental Studio offers emergency appointments for severe pain caused by things like abscesses and tooth decay, and we recommend making an appointment at your earliest convenience to return to your day-to-day life.
