Toothache Relief in Brooklyn NY
Fast relief from tooth pain with same-day emergency dental care from Dr. Trachtenberg.
If you have a toothache, you want relief as fast as possible. Tooth pain rarely improves on its own and tends to get worse the longer you wait. Toothaches are extremely common: in fact they are the second most common health issue adults and children face, just after the common cold. The National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey found that more than 90 percent of adults will develop tooth decay, the leading cause of cavities and ultimately toothaches. For fast toothache relief in Brooklyn NY, Willoughby Dental offers emergency dental care you can rely on, with treatment from Dr. Trachtenberg, DMD.
Toothache Relief in Brooklyn NY
Quick at-home tips while you wait for treatment, plus the in-office care that actually solves the problem.
Toothache Pain Relief
The best way to stop toothache pain is to visit your local Brooklyn dentist. The only lasting relief comes from proper dental treatment. If you cannot get to the dentist immediately, ibuprofen and similar pain medications can ease the throb. Avoid hot, cold, or acidic foods and drinks, which can intensify pain. Try not to chew on the painful side of your mouth. These steps can help temporarily, but pain only gets worse without dental care.
The treatment depends on the source of the problem. If the root of your tooth is intact, a thorough cleaning and a filling may be enough. If the damage is severe, the tooth may need to be extracted and replaced with a crown, cap, or another prosthetic.
What Is Causing Your Toothache?
Toothaches are pain around your teeth, but the cause varies. Sometimes pain involves your jaw or gums; other times only the tooth is damaged. The only way to know what is happening is to see your local Brooklyn dentist. The most common cause of a toothache is a dental cavity. When plaque and debris build up on your teeth, cavities have the chance to feast and grow. Several other dental emergencies can also cause toothaches:
Dental Abscess
A dental abscess is caused by advanced tooth decay. If a tooth cracks or breaks and bacteria gets inside, an abscess can form. This usually causes significant swelling and pain.
Irritated Tooth Nerve
The pulp at the center of your tooth contains all the nerves. If the pulp is damaged, the result is a severe toothache that often calls for a root canal.
Cracked Tooth
If a crack reaches the pulp, the result is more than a cosmetic concern. A deep crack can cause a serious toothache.
Wisdom Teeth
If your wisdom teeth have not been removed and you are feeling pain near the back of your mouth, your wisdom teeth may be the cause. Without enough room, wisdom teeth push other teeth around and can shift previously straight teeth out of place.
Is Your Toothache a Dental Emergency?
Every toothache is unique. Some are mild, some are intense, some come and go with trigger foods, and others stay constant. Eventually, untreated toothaches become unbearable. Any toothache should be treated as an emergency since it only gets worse without care. When the pain feels like you cannot take it for one more second, that is a true emergency that needs immediate dental attention.
Toothache Relief at Willoughby Dental
When tooth pain hits, you want fast, effective relief. Our office offers extended hours to handle dental emergencies whenever they happen.
Stop Tooth Pain Today
Call our Downtown Brooklyn office for same-day toothache relief and emergency care.