Say No To Toothache! How we help our patients at Worcester, MA dental office.

What is toothache?

Toothache is pain in or around the tooth. It can be dull pain, sharp shooting pain or stabbing pain in the gum or in the tooth or broken or cracked tooth with sharp edges. Unbearable toothache along with fever and chills is telling  you to call your dentist right away.

Signs you should book an appointment:

• toothache lasts more than 2 days
• cheeks and jaw are swollen
• bleeding or red gum
• loose adult tooth
• high temperture

Call or Text our office at 508-756-5141and book an emergency appointment- if the office is closed, you can book an appointment on our website

In the meantime, to ease the pain:

• Take over-the-counter painkillers, never put any painkillers on your tooth or gums
• Use pain relieving gel for mouth from a pharmacy near you
• Eat soft food
• Rinse with salt water or hydrogen peroxide
• Apply cold compress or ice packs  for 20 minutes, several times.

Don't 

• smoke (worsen problem)
• eat sugary, hot or cold foods
• eat acidic foods or drinks

How can I Prevent Toothache?

    Sometimes you can not prevent toothache, but you can minimize risk of it.

    Brush, floss, and use mouth wash everyday.

    Avoid sugary intakes.

    Visit your dentist every 3-6 months.

    Ask your dentist about sealants and Flouride treatment.

Author

Faith Kollie