Tooth Pain Toothache Treatment in Matawan

Tooth Pain or Toothache Treatment

Do you have a staggering toothache or have you had tooth pain that
comes and goes? While toothaches are common, they are not normal. A
toothache will mostly signify a dental problem. If your tooth pain is
severe, your tooth pulp may have been infected. Call your dentist and
book an emergency appointment. Here are some possible causes of
toothache:

  • Biting hard food – the pain may be sharp and it ends when you
    quit biting.

  • Tooth decay

  • A tooth abscess (formation of pus around a tooth)

  • Tooth fracture caused by a dental injury or natural wear and
    tear

  • A damaged filling

  • Repetitive motions such as teeth grinding

  • Infected gums

How will the dentist treat my toothache?

Your treatment is determined by the cause of your toothache, for
example:

  • If your pain is caused by tooth decay, your dentist will clean
    the tooth and apply a filling. Sometimes the tooth needs to be extracted
    if the decay is severe.

  • If your toothache is caused by an infected pulp, a root canal
    procedure may be done.

Home remedies for toothaches

To get temporary relief at home try these options:

Rinse with warm saltwater. Saltwater can be used as a disinfectant
but it is also useful for cleaning trapped food and debris in your
mouth. Use a half teaspoonful of salt in a glass of warm water and rinse
your mouth thoroughly.

Rinse your mouth with hydrogen peroxide but don’t swallow it. A
hydrogen peroxide (3% solution) helps to reduce inflammation and pain.
Dilute the hydrogen peroxide with equal amounts of water and rinse
thoroughly.

Apply a cold or hot compress to the pain or swollen area for about 10
minutes and repeat after every few hours.

Over-the-counter pain medications can help reduce pain and
inflammation. If your pain starts at night you can quickly take pain
medications and check your condition in the morning.

If you have a toothache that is severe or one that is mild but
doesn’t go away on its own, call your dentist. It may be a sign of a
dental problem that needs to be treated immediately. Call us to speak to
a dentist who will answer all your questions about tooth pain.