What you need to do for a toothache
A toothache can happen at the most inconvenient time and often in the most inconvenient place. It’s helpful to know what to do and your dentists at Dental Pointe in Naperville, Illinois want to help you be prepared to handle a toothache when it happens.
You can try gently flossing and brushing. Simply cleaning your teeth can sometimes decrease dental pain. You may also get relief just from rinsing out your mouth. It’s great to have some things on hand in case of a toothache:
- Over-the-counter pain medication
- Saline rinse
- A toothbrush and floss
- Cold packs
- Your dentist’s phone number
Toothaches can be caused by dental trauma, deep dental decay, erupting teeth, broken fillings or infection. You should see your dentists at Dental Pointe as soon as possible if you have:
- Severe tooth pain that lasts longer than one or two days
- A fever or an earache
- Swelling in your gums or face
- Pain when you open and close your mouth
- Severe tooth pain which keeps you from your daily activities or keeps you awake
Another cause of a toothache can be a sinus infection, so you might try taking a decongestant to see if you get relief.
More often than not, your toothache must be treated by your dentists at Dental Pointe in Naperville. They will take x-rays and do an examination to determine the cause of your toothache. Chances are good that you may have a cavity or dental infection. Don’t wait to be treated because when you let a toothache go untreated, it can lead to you needing a larger filling, root canal or even a tooth extraction!
If you have a toothache, you should take an over-the-counter pain medication and see your dentists at Dental Pointe as soon as possible. Make sure you have a toothache kit handy along with your dentists’ contact information for emergencies and after-hours service at Dental Pointe. So don’t suffer with your toothache! Call your dentists at Dental Pointe in Naperville, Illinois and get relief from your toothache pain!