A persistent or worsening toothache is your tooth telling you something needs attention. We offer same-day emergency appointments where possible. Call us on 01708 447 603 to be triaged.
The most common cause. A cavity that has worked its way through the enamel and into the pulp where the nerves live. Treatment is usually a filling, a crown or root canal depending on how far the decay has gone.
Often felt as a sharp pain when biting on something specific. Treatment depends on the size and location of the crack - sometimes a filling, sometimes a crown, sometimes (rarely) extraction.
A throbbing toothache plus swelling, a bad metallic taste or fever suggests an abscess. This needs urgent treatment - usually a course of antibiotics first, followed by either root canal or extraction.
Pain along the gum line, especially with bleeding when you brush, can be early to moderate gum disease. Treatable with deep hygienist work and an improved at-home routine.
A dull ache at the back of the mouth in your late teens or twenties is often a wisdom tooth pushing through. Sometimes the right answer is 'leave it', sometimes extraction.
Toothache in upper back teeth can occasionally be referred pain from a sinus infection rather than the teeth themselves.
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Book nowA&E is for life-threatening emergencies only - call us on 01708 447 603 for same-day dental triage, or 111 if we're closed.
We offer same-day emergency appointments where possible for registered patients, with new patients triaged for the next available emergency slot.
£90 for new patients (urgent fee) or £60 for registered patients (emergency fee), with any actual treatment quoted in writing on the day.
Antibiotics treat the infection but not the underlying cause - you still need a dentist to deal with what caused the infection in the first place.
Intermittent toothache often means the nerve is irritated but not yet completely inflamed - it's worth getting it checked before it progresses to constant pain.
No - dental decay and infection do not self-heal, so a toothache that settles temporarily will almost always come back worse if untreated.
Take pain relief and call NHS 111 if you can't wait until morning, or come to us as soon as we open at 9am.
Hacton Dental Care is in Hornchurch and a ten minute drive from Upminster, Romford, Elm Park and Rainham, with free on-site parking.
Closed daily 1.00pm – 2.00pm for lunch.
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