Severe Tooth Pain: Is It a Dental Emergency?

Severe tooth pain should not be ignored. It may be caused by tooth decay, infection, a cracked tooth, gum problems, or other dental conditions.

What Can Cause Severe Tooth Pain?

Severe tooth pain can have several causes, including deep decay, dental infection, a cracked tooth, gum infection, or inflammation inside the tooth.

When Is Tooth Pain a Dental Emergency?

Seek urgent dental care if tooth pain is severe, persistent, or accompanied by:

• Facial or gum swelling
• Fever
• Difficulty swallowing
• Difficulty breathing
• A dental injury
• Severe pain affecting sleep or daily activities
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What Should You Do?

Do not rely only on pain relief to treat the underlying problem. A dentist needs to examine the tooth and identify the cause.

Treatment may include a filling, root canal treatment, treatment for infection, extraction, or another appropriate procedure.

Even if the pain suddenly improves, the underlying problem may still require treatment.

Need an Emergency Dental Appointment?

If you have severe or persistent tooth pain, schedule an urgent dental consultation at Ivory Dental Care, Andheri West, Mumbai.

Book your dental appointment today.