Tooth Pain at Boulder Canyon Dental
Hi, I'm Dr. Amy here at Boulder Canyon Dental. We receive a lot of questions about tooth pain at our office. Today, I wanted to take some time to answer some of those common questions to provide you with a better understanding of why your tooth or teeth may be hurting.
What is the fastest way to combat tooth pain at home?
The fastest way to combat tooth pain at home is to take ibuprofen. It's the most effective over-the-counter option for any kind of discomfort in the mouth. If you are unable to take ibuprofen due to other medical issues, your next best option is to take Tylenol.
What is the longest lasting solution for tooth pain?
The longest lasting solution for tooth pain is to see your dental provider. There are many different reasons why you could be experiencing pain. It's important to get to the bottom of it and find a good solution that's going to be lasting.
What are the most common dental reasons for tooth pain?
The most common dental reasons for tooth pain are dental infection or clenching and grinding. Your dentist can help you find relief by treating the infection or giving you options to treat your clenching and grinding, helping to prevent that action and force on your teeth.
Are there non-dental reasons for tooth pain?
There are some common non-dental reasons for tooth pain, which can include sinus infection, earaches, and systemic infections like the flu. All of these could cause external pressure, as well as more aggressive conditions like trigeminal neuralgia.
Why may I experience a consistent dull toothache?
You may experience a consistent dull toothache for many reasons. The most common are a sinus infection or clenching and grinding.
What should I do if experiencing extreme tooth pain?
If you're experiencing extreme or unbearable tooth pain, you should absolutely call your dentist if it's during working hours. If you are unable to reach them or if it's overnight, your next best option is visiting urgent care or the emergency room to get immediate relief.
Is it normal to experience pain after dental procedures?
While it is normal to experience some sensitivity after dental procedures, it is not normal to experience severe pain. It's important that you call your dental provider and let them know as soon as possible if you are feeling something that seems more than minor discomfort.
What should I do if experiencing pain near dental bridge, implants, or dentures?
If you're experiencing pain near a dental bridge, implants, or dentures, it's important that you let your dentist know immediately. There are many ways to combat this, and it could be something as simple as performing a deeper cleaning around the implant or adjusting the fit to make it more comfortable.
What are the at-home remedies for tooth pain?
At-home remedies for tooth pain are really limited to options like ibuprofen and Tylenol. There are some over-the-counter numbing agents to help in the interim, but it's important that you inform your dental professional to get a lasting result and solution.
Can my dentist provide a permanent solution to tooth pain?
Your dentist is really the only person who can provide you with a permanent solution to your tooth pain. It's important that you let them know as soon as you start experiencing anything. Most offices will schedule you immediately if you're experiencing tooth pain.
At our office, we offer same-day options. If it's overnight, we are very clear on our website. We want you to just show up right when we open the next day. That way, we can get to the bottom of your tooth pain and provide you with relief.
Want to learn more? Call Boulder Canyon Dental at (970) 514-0662 or email [email protected]. Our team is happy to answer your questions and help schedule your visit.