Severe toothache, swelling, a broken tooth or a lost filling should not wait. Call us and we will see you as a priority, ease the pain and explain what comes next.
Most often the pain comes from decay that has reached the tooth's nerve (the pulp), from inflamed gums, a cracked tooth or a wisdom tooth with no room. A sharp twinge with cold or sweet things is usually a smaller problem; pain that throbs, wakes you at night or does not stop means the tooth needs professional care soon.
Rinse with warm salt water, avoid very hot or cold food and do not chew on that side. Do not put aspirin directly on the gum — it burns the tissue. If there is swelling, hold a cold compress on the outside of the cheek.
Call straight away if you have:
First we find the cause: an examination and, where needed, a digital X-ray in seconds. Then we ease the pain — most often with root canal treatment, a filling or draining the infection — and tell you clearly what the options are, aiming to keep your natural tooth. We recommend an extraction only when the tooth truly cannot be saved.
Book a personal consultation — together we'll shape your treatment plan.
