{"id":190,"date":"2025-01-03T19:09:21","date_gmt":"2025-01-03T19:09:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.woodsidedental.com\/blog\/?p=190"},"modified":"2025-01-24T19:43:46","modified_gmt":"2025-01-24T19:43:46","slug":"cast-bets-toothaches-dental-emergency-or-not","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.woodsidedental.com\/blog\/2025\/01\/03\/cast-bets-toothaches-dental-emergency-or-not\/","title":{"rendered":"Cast Your Bets! Are Toothaches a Dental Emergency, or Not?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.woodsidedental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/image-300x200.png\" alt=\"Woman in a questioning pose wonders whether toothaches are emergencies \" class=\"wp-image-191\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.woodsidedental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/image-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.woodsidedental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/image.png 433w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Toothaches are considered, by the vast majority of dentists, to be a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.woodsidedental.com\/emergency-dentistry.html\">dental emergency<\/a>. So, what\u2019s the verdict? Did you win or lose that bet?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All jokes aside, this might seem a bit extreme. After all, aren\u2019t toothaches fairly common? While that impression isn\u2019t necessarily wrong, there are plenty of reasons why a toothache should be taken seriously. Keep reading to learn why paying close attention to these dental disruptions is so important!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What a Toothache Could Mean<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Toothaches are rarely a simple matter of having a sore pearly white, especially if they seem to come out of nowhere or fade just as suddenly. Severe dental pain is nothing to scoff at, and a toothache could mean:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You\u2019ve sustained a significant facial injury<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dental damage has created a crack or chip<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>There\u2019s an infection deep inside your tooth<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Decay has led to a cavity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your wisdom teeth are growing improperly<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Take some over-the-counter pain medication for relief and get ready to call your dentist!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why You Should Seek Dental Care ASAP<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Other areas of your body are sometimes capable of healing themselves or fighting off infections, so it\u2019s fair to wonder whether your toothache check-in can wait a day or two.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, teeth are fundamentally different than \u201cliving\u201d organs, skin, and muscle. They can\u2019t heal or fight infections on their own, and if you leave underlying problems unaddressed, they\u2019ll only get worse and become more complicated to treat. The sooner you can have the issue diagnosed and taken care of, the better!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Possible Treatments for Toothaches<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Depending on what\u2019s causing your toothache, your dentist might recommend various different treatments. You can rest assured that they\u2019ll keep you informed about their findings and suggestions, but here\u2019s a general overview of the possibilities:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Dental injuries can be remedied with <strong>restorations<\/strong> like crowns, bonding, or even veneers in some cases.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Infections require more attention. <strong>Root canals <\/strong>are effective as an early-stage treatment, but if the infection could spread to nearby teeth, it be necessary to have an extraction.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For cavities, <strong>dental fillings<\/strong> are usually the best solution and can maintain the structural integrity of your pearly white.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wisdom teeth have to be <strong>extracted <\/strong>more often than not to prevent more complicated oral problems. However, there are instances where patients can grow in their wisdom teeth without serious consequences.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>After your treatment, you\u2019ll have sweet relief from your troublesome toothache!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Author<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.woodsidedental.com\/derek-cornetta.html\">Dr. Derek Cornetta<\/a> values the long-lasting connections he makes with his patients and firmly believes that going to the dentist can be a positive experience. To help ensure his patients\u2019 comfort, he keeps his practice up to date with advanced technology that makes diagnosis and treatment less invasive. If you need a qualified, compassionate professional to take a look at your toothache, look no further than Dr. Cornetta! To <a href=\"https:\/\/www.woodsidedental.com\/contact-us.html\">contact<\/a> his office, call 508-644-5200.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Toothaches are considered, by the vast majority of dentists, to be a dental emergency. So, what\u2019s the verdict? Did you win or lose that bet? All jokes aside, this might seem a bit extreme. After all, aren\u2019t toothaches fairly common? While that impression isn\u2019t necessarily wrong, there are plenty of reasons why a toothache should be taken seriously. 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