Over the last several weeks, you’ve been dealing with a throbbing toothache, pain when biting down, persistent sensitivity, and other abnormal dental symptoms. Now, they are gone; they seemingly vanished overnight. Sound familiar? If so, you might be wondering what to do if your toothache disappears. Does that mean the decay and infection are gone? Keep reading to find out!
So, Why Did My Toothache Disappear?
Patients often assume that, if the pain is gone, they are in the clear. Usually, the opposite is true: the damage is so severe that the nerve has died. While that does mean that your symptoms will go away, the root of the problem is very much still present.
Why It’s Important to Schedule an Emergency Visit
To put it simply, once the nerve of the tooth has died, it’s a race against the clock to save your tooth and protect the surrounding teeth and gums from harm. So, it’s important that you schedule an emergency dental appointment ASAP. The sooner you do, the sooner your dentist can complete a comprehensive oral exam, assess the extent of the damage, and review your treatment options.
How to Schedule an Emergency Visit
The best way to schedule an emergency appointment is to call your dentist’s office. Over the phone, one of their team members will learn more about your situation, including how urgent it is, and schedule a visit. They will also walk you through how to handle your dental injury in the meantime – from how to preserve the root surface cells of a knocked-out tooth to how to prevent a loose tooth from falling out.
5 Ways to Protect Your Smile From Harm
Prevention is the name of the game in dentistry. To help protect your smile from harm (or any existing problems from getting worse), you should:
- Commit to a solid oral hygiene regimen at home
- Visit your dentist twice a year for a checkup and cleaning
- Cut back on added sugar
- Wear a mouthguard during sports
- Break bad habits, like smoking
About the Practice
Our team at Family Dentistry of Boynton Beach is here to help protect your smile from harm. That said, accidents sometimes happen, and we’re always just a phone call away when you need us. In fact, we offer same-day and weekend care for patients in need, and we provide sedation dentistry so the treatment process is free of anxiety, stress, and worry. So, if you’re in pain or your lack of symptoms is causing you to worry, don’t hesitate to get in touch with us via our website or by phone at (561) 737-1223.