{"id":375,"date":"2021-05-04T16:43:00","date_gmt":"2021-05-04T16:43:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.painesvilledentalgroup.com\/blog\/?p=375"},"modified":"2021-06-17T16:44:07","modified_gmt":"2021-06-17T16:44:07","slug":"is-a-toothache-considered-a-dental-emergency","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.painesvilledentalgroup.com\/blog\/is-a-toothache-considered-a-dental-emergency\/","title":{"rendered":"Is a Toothache Considered a Dental Emergency?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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If your tooth starts hurting, you probably take an over-the-counter pain reliever and forget about it once the discomfort subsides. But is this the right thing to do when you have tooth pain? Is a toothache considered a dental emergency? Read on to find out whether you should seek emergency dental care<\/a> for a toothache.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

What Pain Means<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Throughout the human body is a complex network of cells and neurons \u2013 called the nervous system \u2013 that constantly transmit information. In addition to telling the muscles to move, these nerves also relay messages to the brain when there is potential danger. One way they do is by triggering a pain response. Generally, pain is designed to let you know that there is a problem that needs to be addressed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Respond to Tooth Pain<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Tooth pain can vary in intensity, so many people ignore or avoid seeking treatment for mild aches until the pain becomes excruciating. However, as mentioned earlier, tooth pain is a sign that something is wrong and could worsen unless you take action.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Just to be on the safe side, call your dentist and give their team as many details of your situation as you can. They should schedule an appointment<\/a> for you as soon as possible. Here are some tips for managing your tooth pain in the meantime:<\/p>\n\n\n\n