Toothache
Persistent tooth pain can be linked to decay, infection, cracks or gum problems. Early assessment reduces risk and keeps treatment simple.
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Toothache rarely resolves on its own.
Persistent tooth pain is your mouth's way of telling you something needs attention. Whether it's decay, infection, a cracked tooth or gum disease, the underlying cause will usually get worse if left untreated.
The sooner we see you, the simpler the treatment tends to be. Early intervention can often save the tooth and stop a small problem becoming a more serious — and more expensive — one.
Obvious. And often painful.
The signs vary, but most people notice one or more of these:
- 01Sharp pain when biting
- 02Throbbing ache that comes and goes
- 03Sensitivity to hot or cold
- 04Swelling around the tooth or gum
Where it comes from.
The most common culprits:
Don't wait it out.
Speak to your our practice dentist if you're experiencing any of the following — book an appointment as soon as you can:
- —Pain lasting more than a day or two
- —Swelling in the face or jaw
- —Fever alongside tooth pain
- —Pain that wakes you at night
In discomfort right now?
Over-the-counter pain relief can help in the short term, but toothache is a sign something needs attention — it rarely resolves on its own.
A plan, not a quick fix.
We'll get to the root of what's causing the pain and agree a clear plan, whether that's a filling, root canal, or something simpler.
