Pain & Urgent Dental Problems
Tooth Pain / Swelling
Tooth pain can range from mild sensitivity to severe throbbing pain. Swelling usually means infection or inflammation around the tooth, gums, or surrounding tissues.
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- Persistent tooth pain or sharp pain while biting.
- Swelling in the face or gums.
- Pus discharge, bad taste in the mouth, or fever with dental pain.
- Difficulty opening the mouth.
- Wisdom tooth pain, gum infection, or suspected dental injury.
Procedure
- The dentist examines the painful tooth, gums, swelling, and bite.
- X-rays may be advised to check decay, abscess, fracture, or wisdom tooth position.
- Temporary relief may include prescribed medicines when needed.
- Definitive care is planned based on the cause, such as filling, root canal, gum treatment, or extraction.
- Follow-up is advised if infection or swelling needs monitoring.
Benefits
- Helps identify the real cause of pain instead of only masking symptoms.
- Controls infection before it spreads to the jaw or face.
- Improves the chance of saving the tooth when treated early.
- Can reduce future treatment complexity and cost.
Notes
- Pain is a warning sign. Swelling can mean infection and needs urgent attention.
- Rinse with warm salt water, avoid chewing on the painful side, and use a cold compress if swelling is present.
- Take pain relief or antibiotics only when prescribed by a dentist or doctor.
Common Causes
- Tooth decay or cavity caused by bacteria damaging the tooth.
- Infection or abscess with pus formation, severe pain, facial swelling, or fever.
- Gum infection such as gingivitis or periodontitis.
- Impacted wisdom tooth with food trapping, back-mouth pain, or jaw swelling.
- Tooth fracture, injury, or sensitivity from hot, cold, sweet, or acidic foods.
What Happens If You Ignore It?
- Infection may spread to the jaw or face.
- Severe swelling can become dangerous in rare cases.
- The tooth may be lost.
- Treatment can become more expensive later.
Cost & Comparison Tables
| Treatment | India range |
|---|---|
| Consultation | Rs. 200 - Rs. 800 |
| Filling | Rs. 800 - Rs. 3,000 |
| Root Canal Treatment | Rs. 3,000 - Rs. 10,000 |
| Extraction | Rs. 1,000 - Rs. 5,000 |
FAQs
Will tooth pain go away on its own?
Sometimes temporarily, but the problem usually worsens without dental care.
Is swelling dangerous?
Yes. Swelling often means infection and should be checked urgently.
Can antibiotics cure tooth pain?
No. They may control infection temporarily, but dental treatment is still needed.
Related Treatments
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Root Canal Treatment
Treatment to save a severely infected or decayed tooth by removing infected pulp, cleaning the canals, and sealing the tooth.
Tooth Removal
Safe removal of a severely damaged, infected, loose, fractured, overcrowded, or unsavable tooth.
Wisdom Tooth Removal
Removal of third molars that are impacted, painful, infected, decayed, or damaging nearby teeth.