We know that you would probably prefer to not say a word about your toothache to anyone because you cross your fingers and hope that somehow if you pretend it’s not there, it just might go away. We are sorry to be the bearers of realistic news regarding your oral health but when tooth pain shows up, it rarely goes away completely (unless you happened to have slightly irritated it). Just to be on the safe side, of course, let us know. See us for a quick examination. It’s worth the effort (and we will be gentle).
You can do something about the sensitivity that’s coming with your toothache right now by temporarily putting your usual toothpaste aside. Now, try using one for dental sensitivity in the meantime until we see you for your dental visit. It helps block the nerves that are going a bit over-the-top in your tooth and may offer some relief the more you use it.
Whether changing toothpastes does or does not help over time, one thing that will help immediately? Taking a pain reliever. When you use something you purchase at the drugstore, it will take your pain level down considerably, so you feel much better as your dental checkup (and repair suggestion) approaches.
Our team wants you to remember that you should still clean the tooth in question. Neglecting it is not to your advantage. However, when you brush the tooth and floss the tooth, you keep any additional problems from affecting it. However, since you’re experiencing a toothache, you don’t want to come into contact with that tooth in any other way for the time being (so, do your absolute best to leave it alone!).
Deal with your toothache by alerting us right away that you require a checkup for us to look in on your tooth! Find out if you’re making good choices by scheduling a visit with your Ankeny, IA dentist today! Contact Peddicord Family Dentistry to set up an appointment by calling 515-963-3339.
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