If you are experiencing a painful toothache, there could be several causes. While some medical cases can be relatively easy to self-diagnose and even helped with a soothing home remedy, a persistent toothache is NOT one of those cases! A toothache can be caused by gum disease, an infected root in the tooth, a cavity, and many other reasons. 

Our team at 32 Pearls - Gentle Dentistry is here for you! Call 810-653-1500 if you are experiencing a toothache so we can try to get you in right away!

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We understand that addressing your oral health concern quickly and efficiently is of the utmost importance. We know how debilitating tooth pain can be, and we work to provide our patients with prompt relief from their discomfort. If you call with a dental emergency, our goal is to always do our best to get you into the office on the same day.

If you call us after regular office hours, we will try to advise you until you can be seen. If you encounter any of the following dental emergencies, do not wait to call us:

• A toothache

• An abscess

• Lost dental filling

• Loose dental crown

• Broken or cracked tooth

• Knocked out tooth

In some cases, putting off a trip to the dentist can cause you to experience complications, including infection or increased damage to your tooth. Don’t put up with unnecessary pain when you don’t have to! Our experienced dentist will resolve your dental pain with gentle care.

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Tips for Dental Emergencies

If a permanent tooth is knocked out

See your dentist immediately. Keep the tooth in a cup of milk or wrapped with a wet paper towel until you arrive at the dentist office. Only handle the tooth by the crown, not the root.

When a tooth is chipped

Try to locate the chip and keep it moist. See your dentist as soon as possible.

For a cracked tooth

Rinse your mouth with warm water to help clean the area. You may use a cold compress to keep the swelling down. See your dentist right away.

If you have a toothache

Rinse your mouth with warm water. You may try to gently use dental floss to remove any food stuck between the teeth. See your dentist as soon as possible.

For objects stuck in the mouth

Try to gently remove with floss. Do not use a sharp or pointed instrument, as this could cause further damage. See your dentist as soon as possible.