Tooth Pain
Red flag symptoms related to Tooth Pain
See dentist urgently if you have any of the following symptoms:
- Fever
- Face swelling
- Difficulty swallowing
- Severe, uncontrolled pain
- Pain spreading to ear/neck
Pain Relief
- Take recommended painkillers like paracetamol or ibuprofen
- Avoid very hot or cold drinks/food
- Try to chew on the other side
- Use sensitive toothpaste
- Continue pain relief and good oral hygiene till you see dentist
- Seek urgent dental care if no relief with pain killers
- Never put aspirin directly on the tooth/gum
Home Care
While Waiting for Dental Care:
- Keep the area clean
- Gentle brushing
- Warm salt water rinses
- Avoid very hot/cold foods
- Sleep with head slightly elevated
- Continue pain relief medication as needed
Important Reminders:
- Don't delay seeing a dentist
- Keep track of how many painkillers you take
- Keep track of pain patterns to tell your dentist
Dentist Visit
- Book dentist appointment. Don't delay seeing a dentist for treatment
- Continue pain relief as needed
- Maintain good oral hygiene
- Keep track of how many painkillers you take and of pain patterns to tell your dentist
