Toothache

What is the emergency management of toothache before I can get to see a dentist?

This is how you should take care of your toothache in an emergency. If you do not suffer from any other medical condition and are not taking any other tablets and are not allergic to anything then follow instructions below.

1. Contact emergency dentist straight away.
2. Take 2 x Nurofen, Advil or ibuprofen (plain nurofen only not nurofen plus)
3. Wait 3 hours
4. Take 2 x Panadol or paracetemol
5. Wait 3 hours
6. Repeat from step 2 till you have seen an emergency dentist. Don't wait long

REMEMBER, 99% of the time, WE WILL be available for you even if it is at night or the weekend. If you can get us leave your name and number and we WILL call you.

What are my options for dental pain treatment?

There are a few options we take to take care of the toothache that you have developed. We will let you know exactly what needs to be done to fix your tooth pain after the initial examination.

The treatment options available for dental pain are listed below:

1. Root Canal Treatment

   Severe dental pain can be the result of bacteria attacking the roots of your teeth. If the decay has not yet destroyed the surrounding gums and bone, then the tooth can be saved with a root canal treatment. In this treatment we will remove the dead nerves and infected pus, disinfect the area, and then fill it in with a special filling, to protect the teeth from bacteria.

2. Removal of the Tooth (Tooth Extraction)

   In the case that the bacteria have already infected the tooth and make it so it is impossible to cleanse, the tooth will have to be removed to get rid of the toothache. There are consequences for tooth extractions that can develop such as overcrowding and misalignment, which is why you should look into restoring the space with another tooth.

3. Fillings

   Cavities may be the reason for your tooth pain. If so, we will remove the infected parts of the tooth and replace them with a filling. Fillings will both cure the problem and prevent tooth pain from reoccurring once again.

4. Periodontal Treatment (Gum Treatment)

   If gum disease is the cause of your dental pain, then a periodontal treatment must be done to get rid of it. The exact procedure done depends on the severity and type of periodontal disease that you have. In mild cases, a thorough dental cleaning is all that is needed to cure gum disease and tooth pain. In severe cases we need to do a deep clean with LASERS. Gum disease is typically the result of poor oral hygiene, so if this was the cause then make sure to brush and floss twice per day on a daily basis in order to avoid any painful conditions from developing again.

5. Wisdom Teeth Removal

   The treatment for this is removal of the wisdom teeth. We can organize your wisdom teeth removal (whilst you sleep) at our super clinic.