Emergency Dental of Garland provides fast, effective toothache treatment for patients throughout the Garland, TX area. If you are dealing with throbbing, sharp, or constant tooth pain, we can see you the same day and get to the root of the problem.
Tooth pain is not just uncomfortable. It is your body telling you something is wrong. Ignoring it almost always makes things worse, and what could have been a simple fix turns into a bigger, more expensive procedure. We see it all the time.
Common Causes of Emergency Toothaches
Not every toothache has the same cause. Some of the most common reasons patients call us in pain include:
- Deep cavities that have reached the nerve. You might notice sharp pain when eating or drinking something hot, cold, or sweet.
- Cracked or fractured teeth. Sometimes the crack is invisible to the naked eye but causes intense pain when you bite down.
- Tooth infections (abscesses). These produce a constant, throbbing ache that can radiate into your jaw, ear, and neck.
- Gum disease. Advanced gum infection can make teeth ache and feel loose.
- Impacted wisdom teeth. Partially erupted wisdom teeth often cause pain in the back of the jaw.
What to Do Before Your Emergency Appointment
While you wait to see us, here are a few things you can do to manage the pain:
- Take over-the-counter ibuprofen (Advil) as directed. It reduces both pain and swelling.
- Rinse your mouth gently with warm salt water (half a teaspoon of salt in a glass of warm water).
- Apply a cold compress to the outside of your cheek for 15 to 20 minutes.
- Avoid very hot, very cold, or sugary foods and drinks until we see you.
These are temporary measures. They buy you time, but they do not fix the underlying problem. The sooner you call our emergency dentist in Garland, TX, the sooner the pain stops for good.
How Emergency Dental of Garland Treats Toothaches
When you come in, we start with a focused exam and digital X-rays to see exactly what is going on. We do not guess. Once we know the cause, we walk you through your options before doing anything.
Depending on what we find, treatment might include a filling, a crown, an emergency root canal, or in some cases, an extraction. If there is an infection, we start antibiotics right away.
Our goal is always the same: get you out of pain and save the tooth if possible.
When a Toothache Requires Immediate Attention
Some symptoms mean you should not wait until tomorrow. Call us right away if you experience:
- Facial swelling, especially near the eye or under the jaw
- Fever along with tooth pain
- Pain so severe that over-the-counter medication does not help
- A bad taste in your mouth or pus around the tooth
- Difficulty opening your mouth or swallowing
These could be signs of a dental abscess, which is a serious infection that can spread to other parts of your body. Do not wait it out. Call Emergency Dental of Garland at 254-784-8688 and we will get you in immediately.
Emergency Dental of Garland provides 24/7 urgent dental care for toothaches and all other dental emergencies. We are located at 208 S 11th St, Garland, TX 75040, and we serve patients from Sachse, Rowlett, Mesquite, and surrounding communities.
For a full overview of our 24/7 urgent care, visit our main emergency dentist in Garland, TX page.