{"id":688,"date":"2018-07-16T23:01:20","date_gmt":"2018-07-16T23:01:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.drgsmiles.com\/blog\/?p=688"},"modified":"2018-07-16T23:01:20","modified_gmt":"2018-07-16T23:01:20","slug":"dentist-in-medford-patients-address-toothaches","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.drgsmiles.com\/blog\/2018\/07\/16\/dentist-in-medford-patients-address-toothaches\/","title":{"rendered":"Your Dentist In Medford Helps Patients Properly Address Toothaches"},"content":{"rendered":"<a href=\"https:\/\/www.drgsmiles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/AdobeStock_51088509__1513877701_77402.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-690\" src=\"https:\/\/www.drgsmiles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/AdobeStock_51088509__1513877701_77402-300x230.jpg\" alt=\"A man with a toothache.\" width=\"300\" height=\"230\" \/><\/a>Imagine you wake up one morning and your tooth starts to ache. Thinking nothing of it, you continue getting ready by brushing your teeth, showering, getting dressed, and making breakfast. The pain begins to subside, but as you drink your cup of coffee, the pain worsens. Now you\u2019re starting to get worried.\n\nWhen tooth pain appears, patients often aren\u2019t sure when it\u2019s time to get it addressed by their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.drgsmiles.com\/preventive-dentistry.html\">dentist in Medford<\/a>. After reading this post, you\u2019ll know exactly when it\u2019s time to see him!\n\n<!--more-->\n<h2>When Should You Address a Toothache?<\/h2>\nFeeling minor sensitivity is not the same as feeling pain in your tooth. Sensitivity can come and go, especially when you expose your teeth to very hot or cold stimuli. However, lingering or throbbing tooth pain is usually a sign that something else is wrong.\n\nIf the following signs appear, you\u2019ll need to schedule an appointment with your dentist as soon as possible. These signs include:\n<ul>\n \t<li>Severe tooth pain<\/li>\n \t<li>Pain that lasts for longer than one to two days<\/li>\n \t<li>Fever or chills<\/li>\n \t<li>Pain while opening your mouth<\/li>\n \t<li>Earaches<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>What Can Cause a Toothache?<\/h2>\nToothaches are difficult to diagnose without visiting your dentist for further inspection. A toothache could be a sign of an abscessed tooth, which is an infection. This is generally accompanied by swelling and severe pain, as well as a fever. It could also be a sign of decay that\u2019s reached the vulnerable nerve endings inside your tooth.\n\nOther causes of a toothache include:\n<ul>\n \t<li>Cracked teeth, (such as from a dental injury)<\/li>\n \t<li>Gum disease<\/li>\n \t<li>Sinus or allergy problems<\/li>\n \t<li>Erupting or impacted wisdom teeth<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>How to Handle Toothaches<\/h2>\nThe last thing you should ever do is ignore a toothache when it appears. Allowing it to develop will only make the problem worse later and may even require a root canal if an infection is present.\n\nFirst, confirm that your tooth pain isn\u2019t actually a piece of food stuck in between your teeth. If this isn\u2019t the case, take a painkiller such as ibuprofen to manage pain until you visit your dentist. If there is swelling, apply a cold compress to the cheek where the affected area lies. You can also apply a numbing gel to the area to reduce pain further.\n\nMake sure to keep a record of your pain so your dentist has a better understanding of what the cause could be. For example, is the pain chronic or does it come and go? Is your pain affected by any specific stimuli? Is there visible damage to the tooth itself? These are all questions you should be prepared to answer either over the phone with your dentist or once you arrive.\n\nDon\u2019t let dental pain go by the wayside. Schedule an appointment today if you\u2019re having a dental emergency!\n<h2>About the Author<\/h2>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.drgsmiles.com\/meet-dr-giamberardino.html\">Dr. Anthony Giamberardino<\/a> does everything he can to see patients the same day their dental emergency occurs. If you\u2019re experiencing a dental emergency, don\u2019t hesitate to contact him at (781) 396-3800 or visit his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.drgsmiles.com\/contact-us.html\">website<\/a> for more information.","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Imagine you wake up one morning and your tooth starts to ache. Thinking nothing of it, you continue getting ready by brushing your teeth, showering, getting dressed, and making breakfast. The pain begins to subside, but as you drink your cup of coffee, the pain worsens. Now you\u2019re starting to get worried. When tooth pain appears, patients often aren\u2019t sure when it\u2019s time to get it addressed by their dentist in Medford. 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