{"id":326,"date":"2022-02-09T12:41:00","date_gmt":"2022-02-09T12:41:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.laithdentistry.com\/blog\/?p=326"},"modified":"2022-03-24T12:46:12","modified_gmt":"2022-03-24T12:46:12","slug":"tooth-pain-is-it-a-dental-emergency","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.laithdentistry.com\/blog\/2022\/02\/tooth-pain-is-it-a-dental-emergency\/","title":{"rendered":"Is Tooth Pain a Dental Emergency?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.laithdentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/AdobeStock_178922358__1648069206_87521-edited.jpg\" alt=\"person with tooth pain holding their cheek\" class=\"wp-image-333\" width=\"279\" height=\"209.25\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.laithdentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/AdobeStock_178922358__1648069206_87521-edited.jpg 707w, https:\/\/www.laithdentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/AdobeStock_178922358__1648069206_87521-edited-300x226.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 707px) 100vw, 707px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you\u2019re out on the town with friends or catching up with loved ones over a home-cooked meal, tooth pain always seems to strike when you\u2019re at the most inconvenient moments. There is a range of different things that can cause a toothache, some of which require immediate care and some that don\u2019t. So that you know when your tooth requires <a href=\"https:\/\/www.laithdentistry.com\/emergency-dentistry.html\">prompt treatment<\/a>, read on to learn about three types of toothaches that are urgent and five that aren\u2019t.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3 Types of Non-Urgent Tooth Pain<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are a few kinds of dental pain that you can wait until your next appointment to discuss with your dentist, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Flashes of sensitivity <\/strong>\u2013If this occurs when you consume hot or cold foods or drinks, this may mean that a cavity, a broken filling, or a small crack has left the inner layers of your tooth exposed.<\/li><li><strong>A constant, dull ache <\/strong>\u2013 Teeth grinding, which is also called bruxism, or gum infections are common culprits of this type of toothache.<\/li><li><strong>Discomfort or pain in the back of your mouth <\/strong>\u2013 This may be caused by wisdom teeth that are impacted or aren\u2019t coming in correctly.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5 Types of Tooth Pain That Are a Dental Emergency<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Though the above forms of tooth pain don\u2019t warrant an emergency dental visit, the same can\u2019t be said for all toothaches. You should visit your dentist as soon as possible if you\u2019re experiencing:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Intense, long-lasting pain <\/strong>\u2013Tooth pain that lasts more than a day or makes it hard for you to sleep may mean that it\u2019s infected and requires prompt treatment.<\/li><li><strong>Darkening of the tooth <\/strong>\u2013If a tooth that hurts starts to turn dark or discolored, the nerves may be damaged.<\/li><li><strong>Numb teeth <\/strong>\u2013A toothache that suddenly goes numb may be a sign that the nerve may be damaged or infected.<\/li><li><strong>Sharp pain when biting down <\/strong>\u2013 Sharp, intense pain that occurs when you bite down may be a sign that there\u2019s an infection near the roots of the tooth. Prompt treatment is necessary to keep it from falling out.<\/li><li><strong>A dental abscess \u2013 This is a small bump on the gums <\/strong>that looks like a pimple and can appear near a painful tooth. It\u2019s filled with pus and is caused by a bacterial infection.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>As you can see, not all toothaches mean you have to make an emergency visit to your dentist\u2019s office. Regardless, it\u2019s wise to have tooth pain treated as soon as possible to avoid further complications and make sure your smile remains healthy, happy, and as lovely as ever!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re a patient in need of a highly skilled, compassionate team of dental health specialists in the San Antonio area, Laith Family Dentistry is just what you need. They offer a range of exceptional oral health services, including emergency dental treatments to save your oral health and get your smile back on track. For more information on their services or to make an appointment with Laith Family Dentistry, call their North West San Antonio office at (210) 782-6842, their Central San Antonio office at (210) 782-0008, or visit their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.laithdentistry.com\/appointment.html\">website<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Whether you\u2019re out on the town with friends or catching up with loved ones over a home-cooked meal, tooth pain always seems to strike when you\u2019re at the most inconvenient moments. There is a range of different things that can cause a toothache, some of which require immediate care and some that don\u2019t. 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