Toothache Treatment

The main reason for toothaches is that the nerve of the tooth is being irritated.

When this happens, you may experience a range of symptoms from mild to severe. Toothaches may come on gradually, over a period of days, or they may come on very suddenly.

A broken tooth can bring on a toothache because this condition may expose the nerves of the tooth to the air. If you break your tooth, try to avoid panicking.
If you act quickly, your dentist may be able to save the tooth. In any event, your dentist will be able to reconstruct the tooth so it functions and looks like any other tooth.
Gently rinse your mouth to get out any debris or blood that may be in the mouth. To reduce swelling, apply a chilled gel pack to the area.
If the tooth has actually been knocked out, try to keep it in its socket until you’re able to see the dentist. If that’s not possible, place it in a glass of milk, saline solution or even your own saliva.
Keep the tooth submerged until you can be seen at the dentist’s office or emergency room.

When you have a severe toothache, you may get partial immediate relief by taking an over-the-counter pain medication. You can also get some pain relief by applying a chilled gel pack on the outer part of the jaw where the toothache is. In the meantime, though, it’s important to contact your dentist to get permanent relief and treatment for a toothache.

Toothaches aren’t a normal part of life. If you have a toothache, it’s a sign that something is wrong and you need to see a dentist.
At the dentist’s office, you’ll get almost immediate pain relief while the dentist is treating your toothache because your dentist will be able to numb the area with medication.
Once treatment has been completed, the toothache usually completely vanishes.