A toothache can range from mild discomfort to severe pain. Some toothaches can wait for a routine appointment, but others should be evaluated as soon as possible.

Pain is your body’s way of warning you that something may be wrong. The sooner the cause is identified, the easier it may be to protect the tooth.

When is a toothache an emergency?

Call a dentist promptly if you have:

– Severe or worsening tooth pain
– Swelling in the gums, face, or jaw
– Fever or feeling sick with dental pain
– Pain when biting or chewing
– A broken tooth or lost filling
– Lingering pain after hot or cold
– Trauma to a tooth

Possible causes of tooth pain

Tooth pain may come from decay, a cracked tooth, an abscess, gum infection, bite trauma, a failing restoration, or an irritated nerve. Because many causes feel similar, an exam is the safest way to know what is happening.

What to do while waiting

Avoid chewing on the painful side, keep the area clean, and call for an evaluation. Do not place aspirin directly on the gums or tooth, as it can burn the tissue.

Emergency dentist in Encino, CA

If you are experiencing dental pain, August de Oliveira DDS can evaluate the tooth, explain the cause, and discuss treatment options to help relieve pain and protect your oral health.

August de Oliveira DDS
5400 Balboa Blvd Unit 231
Encino, CA 91316
Phone: 818-783-2981
Website: augustdeoliveiradds.com