Dental Pain
This page will help you answer your questions.
What Is Dental Pain?
If you’re experiencing tooth pain—whether it’s sharp, throbbing, or aching—it can make it difficult to bite, chew, concentrate, sleep, or get through the day, even with over-the-counter pain relief.
What Are the Causes of Dental Pain?
- A toothache can be caused by:
- Tooth decay..
- Dental abscess.
- Cracked or damaged teeth.
- Broken fillings.
- Infection – often occurring when a tooth (such as a wisdom tooth) doesn’t have enough space to emerge fully.
Braces problems.
How Is Dental Pain Managed? Tips to Help Reduce Your Dental Pain.
- To alleviate tooth pain while waiting for your appointment:
- Take over-the-counter pain relievers, and a pharmacist can advise you on what suits your condition.
- Try rinsing your mouth with saltwater (children should avoid attempting this).
- Use an oral pain relief gel, which can be bought from pharmacies.
Eat soft foods, like yogurt or scrambled eggs, and try to avoid chewing with the painful teeth.
When Should You See a Doctor?
- Visit your dentist if you suffer from:
- Severe and persistent tooth pain.
- Pain that doesn’t subside after taking pain relievers.
Fever, pain when biting, red gums, bad taste in the mouth, or swelling in the cheek or jaw.
In general, visit your dentist every six months for a routine check-up.
Frequently Asked Questions
How can you prevent dental pain?
- The best way to prevent dental pain is to keep your teeth and gums as healthy as possible. To do this:
- Have regular dental check-ups.
- Reduce sugary foods and drinks.
Brush your teeth twicea day for twominutes with fluoride toothpaste.
