Get the Facts About What to Do if You Suffer a Sore Tooth

One of the most commonly searched dental issues in the world is tooth pain. This is understandable because tooth pain can be excruciating and prevent you from enjoying your daily life. Keep reading to learn what steps you should take for a sore tooth. Remember to contact a California dentist for an exam if the pain continues.

Consider Your Oral Hygiene

The most important thing to take away from any sore tooth is that pain means that there is something wrong. If your oral health is poor, then you are much more likely to suffer from a sore tooth than would a person who has excellent oral health. Why? Because not brushing and flossing regularly can lead to decay, which can lead to cavities, which leads to pain.

Visit the Dentist to Find the Cause

If you are experiencing a severe toothache or it has been hurting for more than 24 hours, then we recommend you contact California Dental Group. We can not only find the cause of the pain but find the underlying cause. This allows us to treat the root cause – often via a root canal – so that the pain both goes away and also does not come back.

Take a Look at the Area for Clues

Grab a flashlight, stand in front of a mirror, and take a look at the area that hurts. Can you see any dark spots? Or gray spots? Are there small holes? Do you see inflamed or bleeding gums? These are all signs of disease and decay. Always contact the dentist immediately if your teeth are dislodged or bleeding.

Try an Over-the-Counter Pain Reliever

If your tooth has just started to hurt and you do not see any obvious reason for it to be hurting, then you can try taking an over-the-counter pain reliever. Choose one with anti-inflammatory properties to help with swelling and pain. If this cures the problem and it does not come back, you should be in the clear. If it does not help, or if the pain returns as soon as the medication wears off, then it is time to contact California Dental Group.

You Do Not Have to Live with Pain

When in doubt, call your dentist. Remember that if a dental issue is causing you pain now, it is only going to get more painful and more expensive to treat the longer you let it go. Contact us now at (800) 407-0161, and we can get you in as soon as possible.