Emergency Care

Throbbing Tooth: Does the throbbing increase when you lay down or exercise? This can be a sign you may need a root canal. 

Throbbing gums: You may have something stuck, brush and floss the area to remove anything stuck. 

Call our office right away and take these steps. 1) Do not touch the tooth root, but hold the tooth by the crown and gently rinse the tooth with water. 2) Place the tooth back into the socket as quickly as possible and bite down on clean gauze to hold it in place. 3) If the tooth cannot be placed in the socket, put the tooth in a small container of milk or saliva and bring it with you to your appointment.

If the sensitivity is lingering, this could be a cavity.

Do you have sensitivity when you drink and eat regularly? Try sensitive toothpaste morning and night, whitening products tend to cause tooth sensitivity.

While it is normal to experience some tooth sensitivity following any dental work, if you are still experiencing sensitivity weeks or even months after treatment,  it might indicate a more severe issue, so please call our office for an appointment. 

Teeth grinding is another way our bodies react to stress, but if left unchecked, it can cause tooth sensitivity that is both painful and stressful. We recommend trying an over-the-counter nightguard to help reduce grinding, or our office can create a custom mouthguard to provide the best results. 

This may be from recurrent decay underneath the crown or bridge. Please place the crown/bridge back into place and call our office for a recement appointment. Leaving it out can cause shifting, and you will need a new crown/bridge. 

If you are having localized jaw pain, this could be from clenching/grinding your teeth. Use a warm compress and take Ibuprofen/Tylenol as needed. Do not chew gum or overwork your jaw. You can try an over-the-counter night guard unless otherwise advised to get a custom night guard.

Apply ice to help reduce swelling and apply pressure with a clean cloth or sterile gauze to stop any bleeding. If the bleeding continues, call your physician or visit your local emergency room.