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Toothache or dental pain
Persistent pain is your tooth asking for help — don't wait it out.
What it can mean
Toothache can range from a dull ache to sharp, throbbing pain. Common causes include deep decay, a cracked tooth, an abscess or infection at the root, or gum problems. Pain that wakes you at night, or that lingers after hot or cold, usually means the nerve is involved.
Dental pain almost never resolves on its own — and early treatment is nearly always simpler and cheaper.
How we can help
- Same-week emergency appointments — call us first thing
- Digital X-rays to find the exact cause
- Immediate pain relief, then a definitive fix
Frequently asked questions
Lying down increases blood pressure in the head, which makes an inflamed tooth nerve throb harder — and with fewer distractions, you notice it more. Night pain that wakes you usually means the nerve is involved and the tooth needs treatment, not just painkillers. Sleep propped up, take over-the-counter pain relief as directed, and call us first thing.
Rinse with warm salt water, take paracetamol or ibuprofen as directed on the packet, avoid very hot, cold or sweet food on that side, and don't put aspirin on the gum. Then phone us on (07) 5636 6068 — throbbing pain is the classic sign of infection, and it won't settle on its own.
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