Have you got a toothache? It could be a bigger problem than you think. Don’t hesitate to get in touch with us to book an appointment for treatment as soon as possible for toothache relief in Ogden, UT. No matter the cause of your toothache, whether from tooth damage, tooth decay, infection, or gum disease, Dr. Palmer and the Laurence Palmer DDS staff can help. We’ll get rid of that toothache once and for all, make sure your teeth are in great shape, and help prevent further problems from occurring.
Don’t Ignore a Toothache
If you’re experiencing a toothache, it’s something you shouldn’t ignore. Small problems can escalate into larger, more challenging to treat, and more expensive problems. Toothache symptoms may indicate the severity of the problem. If you have persistent, sharp, severe, or throbbing tooth pain, it could be the sign of an infection or tooth decay, among other things. Tooth or gum infection might also cause fever, chills, earache, or jaw pain. Tooth decay and infection can be severe and spread to other teeth, to your gums, to your jawbone, or other parts of your body. Studies have indicated that untreated dental conditions can lead to serious health conditions such as diabetes and heart problems.
Until you get the required professional treatment, you can treat pain at home with various methods. You can rinse with warm salt water or an antiseptic mouthwash to relieve pain, remove infectious material from your mouth, and reduce inflammation. You can also take a pain-reliever and over-the-counter anti-inflammatory medication such as ibuprofen. Make sure to follow the directions included with any medication. You can try cleaning and treating the teeth and gums around the painful area. Sometimes a toothache is caused by something as simple as a food particle caught between two teeth or between the tooth and gums. Start by flossing around the tooth and then rinsing to clean out the area. Also, try massaging aloe vera juice on your gums with a clean finger.
If you have swelling or bleeding around the painful tooth in the gums, you might have an infection or gum disease. Some types of gum disease, such as gingivitis, can be treated. Other types, such as periodontitis, cannot be cured but only slowed down and controlled. The key is to avoid gum disease by quickly getting professional toothache treatment. In addition to trying the pain-relief techniques listed above, you can apply a warm and cold compress to the affected area. Start with a warm, moist compress such as a towel to the face outside the sore area. Then try a cold compress to the same place until your face feels numb. Repeat going back and forth between the warm and cold until you feel better.
Keeping your head elevated can also help with toothache. More blood flows toward your head when you’re lying down, enhancing pressure, sensitivity, and pain. This is why a toothache might seem to be at the worst at night when you’re trying to sleep. Even if the pain goes away, you might still have a problem. We’d still recommend an evaluation. Sudden, untreated toothache relief might indicate that the tooth root has died. But the problem that caused the damage is probably still there and might cause more damage.
Get Fast and Professional Toothache Relief in Ogden, UT
Your smile is important to us at Laurence Palmer DDS. Let us take a deeper look at the issue at hand. We can help you get rid of your toothache, heal whatever ails you, and help you avoid future problems. We know these are great ways to help you bring out that smile.
