{"id":1040,"date":"2021-02-17T20:39:54","date_gmt":"2021-02-17T20:39:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dentistpasadenatx.com\/blog\/?p=1040"},"modified":"2021-03-17T20:44:18","modified_gmt":"2021-03-17T20:44:18","slug":"excrutiating-tooth-pain","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dentistpasadenatx.com\/blog\/2021\/02\/17\/excrutiating-tooth-pain\/","title":{"rendered":"Do I Need Immediate Dental Care for My Tooth Pain?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dentistpasadenatx.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/woman_toothache_dental_emergency__resized-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"woman experiencing uncomfortable tooth pain\" class=\"wp-image-1041\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dentistpasadenatx.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/woman_toothache_dental_emergency__resized-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.dentistpasadenatx.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/woman_toothache_dental_emergency__resized-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.dentistpasadenatx.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/woman_toothache_dental_emergency__resized.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Tooth pain can vary in intensity, with some situations being\nso acute that patients have no choice but to seek immediate dental treatment. Does\nthis mean that mild tooth discomfort is okay to ignore? Continue reading to\nfind out whether you should seek <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dentistpasadenatx.com\/emergency-dentistry.html\">emergency\ndental<\/a> care for all forms of tooth pain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A Basic Rule of Thumb About Pain<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The amazingly designed human body has an intricate web of neurons\nand cells that continuously transmits information, which is called the nervous\nsystem. Without it, simple activities like picking up a cup or brushing your\nteeth wouldn\u2019t be possible. In addition to providing the initial \u201cspark\u201d that\nallows your muscles to move, nerves serve as messengers, alerting of danger.\nOne way they do this is by sending pain signals when there is an infection or\ninjury. The purpose is to warn you that something needs to be done before the\nproblem gets worse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How You Should Respond to any Tooth Pain<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A toothache can vary in severity from mild to extremely\npainful. The mistake that many patients make is to postpone seeking treatment\nfor the milder conditions until they become unbearable. As previously\nmentioned, tooth pain is a warning sign that should be heeded. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Is a toothache a dental emergency? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To be on the safe side, you should treat any discomfort\nseriously and immediately contact your local dentist to schedule a visit. Until\nyou can be seen, here\u2019s what you can do to get some temporary relief:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Carefully floss around the pain site to make\nsure there is no food lodged.<\/li><li>Rinse your mouth with a saltwater solution to neutralize\noral bacteria.<\/li><li>Take ibuprofen to temporarily quiet the pain.<\/li><li>Apply ice to the outside of your jaw to reduce\nany swelling. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Danger of Ignoring Tooth Pain<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If your tooth pain is the result of an infection, ignoring\nit could lead to the permanent destruction of the ligaments and bone that\nprovide support at the root level. Thus, the tooth could dislodge. The infection\ncan also spread to other parts of the body to cause life-threatening problems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Typical Treatment for Tooth Pain<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Most toothaches are the result of an infection that has\ntraveled to the sensitive parts of the tooth. In such a case, a basic filling\nwon\u2019t suffice to restore the tooth. The typical treatment is root canal\ntherapy, which involves a dentist making a small incision to gain access to the\ndecayed tissue, removing it and cleaning the area, and filling and sealing the\ntooth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The tooth will be temporarily capped to prevent injury while\na dental lab fabricates a permanent crown that will be added at a second appointment.\nOnce it arrives, the dentist will invite you back to the office to permanently\nplace it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By taking swift action at the moment you experience a\ntoothache, you can recover faster and get back to leading a normal and pain-free\nlife.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>About the Author<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr. Huy Nguyen earned his dental degree from the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston School of Dentistry. For nearly 25 years, he has taken a careful and compassionate approach, providing his patients with top-notch dental care. Dr. Nguyen treats toothaches and other dental emergencies at Town Square Dental, and he can be reached for more information or to schedule an emergency dental visit through his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dentistpasadenatx.com\/contact.html\">website<\/a>. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Tooth pain can vary in intensity, with some situations being so acute that patients have no choice but to seek immediate dental treatment. Does this mean that mild tooth discomfort is okay to ignore? 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