Tooth Pain or Toothache Treatment in Indianapolis

Tooth Pain or Toothache Treatment

The most common cause of toothache is cavities which cause tooth
decay. Practicing good dental hygiene helps you keep your natural teeth
in good condition. Now that you have a toothache, is it mild or severe?
When did it start and how did it start? Is it ongoing or does it start
and stop? These are important questions that your dentist will ask when
you make an emergency call.

Apart from cavities, there are other possible causes of tooth pain
including:

• Abscess (formation of pus around a tooth)

• Cracked, chipped or broken tooth as a result of a dental
  injury

• A broken filling or a filling that was lost and hasn’t been
  replaced

• Bruxism (teeth grinding)

• Gum disease or periodontitis

When to make an emergency call to your dentist

If your pain is mild but ongoing or is sharp and severe, call your
dentist. Other signs that indicate you need to make an emergency call
include a toothache accompanied by fever, problems with breathing or
swallowing, swelling, pain
when you bite, red (inflamed) gums, or pus discharge.

Treatment for toothache

Your dentist will examine your mouth, teeth, gums, jaws, tongue,
throat, sinuses, ears, nose, and neck to determine the cause of your
toothache. Possible treatments include;

• Dental filling – This involves cleaning
  an infected tooth, removing dead tissues, and applying a
  filling.

• Tooth extraction – A tooth that is
  severely damaged by decay may have to be extracted.

• Root canal – This involves removing
  damaged pulp tissue to save a tooth.

Home remedies for toothaches

If your toothache has just started and you would like to observe your
condition at home for the first 2 days, you can use some home remedies
explained below.

• Apply a cold compress on the pain area for 10 minutes every few
  hours.

• Mix a half teaspoon of salt in a glass of warm water and rinse
  your mouth to remove trapped food and debris.

• Mix hydrogen peroxide and water in equal amounts and use the
  solution to rinse your mouth without swallowing.

• Use over-the-counter pain medications.

• Apply garlic paste on the affected tooth.

• Apply small amounts of vanilla extract directly to the
  tooth.

Sometimes toothache goes away on its own, especially if it’s caused
by a temporary irritation. If you feel that your toothache isn’t getting
better call your emergency dentist or book a consultation with us.