{"id":567,"date":"2022-01-18T02:57:46","date_gmt":"2022-01-18T02:57:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/west.sovalogic.com\/?p=567"},"modified":"2022-07-11T23:36:28","modified_gmt":"2022-07-11T23:36:28","slug":"5-ways-to-treat-severe-tooth-pain-at-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/springtimefamilydentalcare.com\/?p=567","title":{"rendered":"5 Ways to Treat Severe Tooth Pain at Home"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2>Introduction<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are few things more painful than severe tooth pain. Whether it\u2019s sharp or dull, always there, or comes and goes, it can have a seriously debilitating effect the longer it goes on. Read on for more information on the causes of severe tooth pain, pain relief measures, and the treatment that you can expect to receive from a dentist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>What causes severe tooth pain?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s not always easy to work out why your teeth are hurting so much, and the causes can often go undetected for a serious amount of time. Here are some of the most common causes of extreme tooth pain:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Worn down enamel, particularly when it\u2019s exposed to extreme temperatures, can cause severe tooth pain. Generally caused by your teeth\u2019s over-exposure to acid or sugar, enamel can\u2019t be brought back once it\u2019s gone, so booking an appointment with a dentist is paramount. Some of its symptoms include pain caused by biting into hot or cold food.<\/li><li>An abscess \u2013 caused by a bacterial infection \u2013 can be a severely damaging dental problem. It causes the pulp inside your teeth to become infected. If you feel constant pain in your teeth, your gums are swelling and sensitive to touch, or your tooth pain is accompanied by a foul odor and taste, you may have an abscess tooth.<\/li><li>A cracked or fractured tooth exposes the nerves inside your tooth, leading in many cases to severe dental pain.<\/li><li>If your tooth pain comes on suddenly, it may be because food has become lodged in a cavity and is irritating the nerves within the tooth itself. If there\u2019s a gradual build-up, food may be lodged beneath the gums. The larger the piece of food, the more likely it is to irritate your gums.<\/li><li>Although they\u2019re intended to last for a long time, a filling can become loose, crack, or fall out of your mouth completely, causing extreme tooth pain from the exposed nerves.<\/li><li>Cavities \u2013 small holes within your teeth \u2013 expose your tooth\u2019s nerves, often leading to sharp tooth pain.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2>What can you do?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are a couple of things that you can do to relieve the pain before visiting a dentist:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Take over-the-counter pain medication.<\/li><li>&gt;Wash your mouth out with warm salt water.<\/li><li>Apply an ice pack to the area of your face which hurts.<\/li><li>If your tooth pain is caused by the loss of a filling or crown, swabbing the affected tooth with clove oil can be an effective way of managing the pain.<\/li><li>If you experience momentary pain when you bite into hot or cold food, toothpaste made for sensitive teeth can alleviate symptoms. However, you should see a dentist if the issue persists.<\/li><li>Flossing your teeth can help to dislodge any bits of food that are stuck under your gum line.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s important to remember that none of these things will treat the cause of your severe tooth pain. They can reduce discomfort, but&nbsp;<strong>you still need to see a dentist as soon as possible<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>What treatments are available?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To really get to the root of the problem, you\u2019ll have to visit a dentist. Some causes of severe tooth pain are relatively easy to fix, while others require much more complex treatment:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>First, you\u2019ll have an x-ray to determine whether you\u2019ve got any cavities.<\/li><li>If you\u2019ve got a cavity, the dentist will remove the part of your tooth which has decayed and replace it with a filling.<\/li><li>If the problem is caused by food which is lodged under your gums, then the dentist will remove the debris.<\/li><li>For situations in which you\u2019ve got an abscess or a cracked tooth, treatments can be a little bit more complex, and vary in seriousness from requiring a root canal to extracting the tooth itself.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Extreme tooth pain will never go away by itself, so get in touch with&nbsp;Westover Hills Family<\/em> <em>Dental&nbsp;to book your next appointment.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Introduction There are few things more painful than severe tooth pain. 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