Acute toothache

Talk about acute toothache — a seemingly simple question that is of great interest to many patients.

When should you call the doctor immediately?

If the pain is not relieved by painkillers and swelling of the cheek or gums occurs, you should immediately go to the doctor at any time. Even the presence of swelling without pain is a reason to seek help as soon as possible, because it already indicates a pronounced inflammatory process, the spread of which should not be allowed.

What is the action algorithm in case of acute toothache?

A patient with an acute toothache calls the clinic, he is invited to a free doctor, he examines the patient, takes a sight picture on a visiograph and, depending on the diagnosis, conducts treatment or refers him to a dentist-surgeon.

Will the pain be relieved immediately?

Most likely not, but it will already be a controlled process under the supervision of a dentist. For example, if we are talking about an incorrect bite of the figure eight, it will be removed, and the patient will experience pain in the postoperative period, which will be relieved by painkillers. If the patient has pulpitis, it will be cured and the pain will go away. In the case of periodontitis, the pain may go away in a few days after treatment. In any case, doctors will not allow inflammation to spread and develop into phlegmon or other serious consequences.

Which doctor should be consulted in case of acute pain?

Until the diagnosis is made, the patient himself will not know whether he needs a dental therapist or a dental surgeon, so first you should contact any free doctor.

OK, I will be admitted urgently at night, but what about during the day, when the clinic is all scheduled for a week ahead?

The clinic will always find an opportunity to receive a person with acute pain: the doctor can examine the patient during a lunch break, between other visits or at the end of the working day. In any case, you will certainly be helped and will not be left alone with the problem.

Is it possible to pass out from pain?

Yes, it is possible, because everyone has different sensitivity and pain threshold. For some, stress from pain can increase blood pressure, for others it can lower it, causing vasoconstriction and, as a result, loss of consciousness.

Can you reduce toothache with alcohol?

This should not be done: alcohol will not affect the pain, but it will weaken the effect of the anesthetic and painkiller that the dentist will use during the treatment.

Can some folk remedies help with pain?

No, folk remedies with proven effectiveness do not exist. Treatment at the dentist will help with the pain.

With adults it is clear, but how to determine whether a child really has a toothache or is just pretending?

This is a difficult question, because children can really manipulate parents and doctors. Try to bring the kid to the line of honesty to understand why he manipulates. The child should be motivated by explaining to him that in this way he prevents the dentist from curing the tooth and prolongs the treatment period.

How to soothe a child suffering from a toothache?

You should always support the child, calm him down. Explain that you are going to the doctor, he will find the cause of the pain and will definitely help. Tell them that there is no need to be afraid, but to follow the doctor’s instructions. And in no case do not share a negative experience of treatment at a dentist.