Toothache Pain Relief

Toothache Pain Relief - Los Angeles Family Dentist

Toothache pain is some of the worst pain a person can experience. Non-stop, throbbing, shooting pain is a sign that something is wrong with your oral health, but you can’t diagnose yourself or hope that if you wait long enough, the problem will just disappear. At Downtown Dental in Los Angeles, Dr. Don Mungcal and his team are ready to provide toothache pain relief at a moment’s notice, so you don’t need to suffer any longer than necessary.

Possible Causes of Tooth Pain

The first thing your Los Angeles dentist will do during your emergency dental appointment for toothache pain relief is determine the exact cause of your tooth pain. This may require just a regular dental exam, or it may call for X-rays. Most of the problems that cause toothaches are unseen and can include:

  • Decay: Tooth decay is the first obvious culprit. It’s a cavity that has gotten too big and gone too far into the layers of the tooth, finally touching the pulp
  • Infection: If a cavity has grown even larger and reaches further into the center of the tooth, the pulp becomes infected by the decay
  • Gum disease: Though slow-growing, once gum disease has gone beyond the early stage of gingivitis and begun to spread through the mouth, it can cause pain that feels like a toothache
  • Gum recession: Funnily enough, you may feel like that sharp pain you feel is a cavity when it could actually be gum recession which reveals more of the tooth and creates sensitivity
  • Impacted wisdom tooth: A third molar that is impacted under the gumline or partially erupted and impacted above the gumline can cause pain as well as damage to nearby teeth

Toothache Pain Relief Treatments

Your dentist can provide toothache pain relief quickly, but it’s up to you to reach out to your dentist to allow him the opportunity to make it stop. You can save yourself from more complex oral health issues and additional pain if you reach out for an emergency dental appointment now.

Some of the possible toothache pain relief treatments include:

  • Root canal therapy: No one loves it, but this treatment works flawlessly for an infected tooth, cleaning the infected root canals, filling them, and capping the tooth with a crown for protection
  • Tooth-colored filling: A tooth-colored filling is a powerful, strong, simple repair that corrects a decayed or damaged tooth, relieving pain and leaving it looking better than ever with no sign of a restoration having been done
  • Porcelain crown: If a cavity is too big for a filling, a porcelain crown can be created to cover the entire tooth so it blends in with its neighbors and is a more robust tooth. At Downtown Dental, we offer crowns in a day, so you can often get your repair the same day you come in with tooth pain
  • Tooth extraction: Tooth extractions are the worst-case scenario for toothache pain relief. If no other dental restorations can fix the problem, an extraction will be necessary. If tooth pain comes from a wisdom tooth, extraction is essential and routine, and the tooth does not have to be replaced

Cost Factors of Toothache Pain Relief

If you have tooth pain but are dragging your feet about seeing your dentist because of cost factors, we implore you to see your dentist anyway. There is always an accessible route to the dental care you need, but the longer you wait, the more complex the problem could become, and the more procedures you may need to correct what’s going on.

The typical cost factors for toothache pain relief at Downtown Dental include:

  • Cause of the toothache pain
  • Treatment(s) needed
  • Whether you need an emergency dental appointment
  • Materials used
  • Location of the dental office

Get Immediate Toothache Pain Relief 

Get help for your tooth pain right away. Contact Downtown Dental in Los Angeles, CA, to schedule an emergency dental appointment with Dr. Mungcal.

Dr. Don Mungcal Dentist

Dr. Don Mungcal
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Dr. Don Mungcal, a distinguished dentist in Los Angeles, combines over three decades of experience with a deep commitment to patient care. A UCLA graduate, he earned his dental degree with honors from the University of the Pacific Dental School in 1990. Dr. Mungcal has been recognized as a Best Dentist in Downtown by the “Los Angeles Downtown News” for four years in a row and served as an instructor at USC Dental School. As an active member of the California Dental Society, among other prestigious organizations, he continually updates his expertise through extensive continuing education.
Dr. Alyssa Hanel. DDS

Alyssa Hanel, DDS
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Dr. Alyssa Hanel is a respected dentist who specializes in comprehensive general dentistry with a focus on preventive care. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience with a minor in Public Health from Muhlenberg College and earned her DDS from the renowned Columbia University College of Dental Medicine. Dr. Hanel is an active member of the California Dental Association, the Western LA Dental Society, and the Academy of General Dentistry. Known for creating a welcoming environment, she partners with patients to achieve optimal dental wellness.

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