{"id":6,"date":"2021-04-17T20:28:57","date_gmt":"2021-04-17T20:28:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.shorewoodfamilydentistry.com\/blog\/?p=6"},"modified":"2025-11-18T14:05:35","modified_gmt":"2025-11-18T14:05:35","slug":"is-a-toothache-considered-a-dental-emergency","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.shorewoodfamilydentistry.com\/blog\/2021\/04\/17\/is-a-toothache-considered-a-dental-emergency\/","title":{"rendered":"Is a Toothache Considered a Dental Emergency?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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When you wake up and start to feel tooth pain<\/a>, it\u2019s easy to just shrug it off at first and assume it\u2019s nothing. Unfortunately, it\u2019s unlikely that the pain will go away on its own. Many dental emergencies go untreated when they desperately need it, leading to higher dental care costs and oral complications. For these reasons and more, it\u2019s crucial to keep these tips the next time you ask yourself \u201cIs a toothache a dental emergency?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Why Tooth Pain Should Be Taken Seriously<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A toothache can occur for a variety of reasons, some of\nwhich are obvious and others which are more difficult to understand. For\nexample, blunt force trauma to the face can easily leave a tooth cracked or\nchipped, causing the inner area (pulp) to become exposed to bacteria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In other cases, tooth decay can slowly erode enamel without\nyou even realizing it, breaking down the thick outer layers and leaving the\npulp and nerve endings exposed. This is why dentists often note that once pain\nis noticed in the tooth, it means it\u2019s already too late to prevent the dental emergency\nfrom happening.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Additionally, teeth are not capable of healing themselves,\nwhich means only a dentist can appropriately manage these symptoms and address\nthe root cause of the problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Steps You Can Take When You Notice Tooth Pain<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s best to call the dentist when a toothache is present\nand schedule an emergency appointment. By calling early enough, it\u2019s much easier\nto get a visit set up for the same day. Ahead of the appointment, dentists\nrecommend to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n