Dealing with a Toothache at Night: How to Manage Pain Until You Can See a Dentist
Millbrae, CA

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By Broadway Dental Of Millbrae

Just when you are about to doze off for the day, a sudden immense pain completely ruins your sleep. And the pain is your toothache. Has it ever happened to you? 

Well, you are not alone. Toothache during your sleep is not a very rare occurrence. However, not many know how to deal with it. 

Today, in this blog, we will go through how to deal with a toothache at night and what you can do before visiting a dentist in the morning. 

First, try to understand the reason behind your tooth pain. Why are you getting such immense pain at this odd hour?

Did you eat something very hard or your teeth, or were you having any difficulty chewing the food?

Did you have something super hot or cold for dinner?

Do you have any broken teeth, a broken crown, or loose filling maybe? 

Whatever the reason, it is important to know how to react in such situations. 

How to Manage Toothache at Night?

Here are some basic yet super-effective tips to try and see if your pain lessens before you see the dentist in the morning.

  1. Use Over-the-counter Medication

If you are facing tooth pain at night, your first instinct will be to take pain medicines. If you have any medicine at home, you can take them. Acetaminophen and ibuprofen are some of the medications that work and also reduce the swelling in your face. You can try and see if it helps before visiting for emergency dental care in Millbrae.

  1. Apply a Cold Compress

An ice pack is another option you can try for toothache at night. Put some ice cubes in a plastic bag and hold it outside your cheek, near the painful tooth, for about 15 minutes. Then, take a break of 10-15 minutes and apply the ice pack again. Do this repeatedly for some time and it might help you reduce inflammation and pain. 

  1. Elevate Your Head During Sleep

When you finally go to sleep, put multiple pillows one after the other. This way, your head will remain in and elevated position than the rest of your body. You need to do this to make sure blood or any liquid does not accumulate around the painful tooth. So the inflammation will not increase. 

  1. Rinse with Warm Saltwater

If your tooth pain is because of bacteria growth, this warm salt water can be a great solution. Mix a tablespoon of salt in a glass of warm water and let it blend completely. Swish the water around your tooth for some time and spit it out. Do this several times. This can help reduce swelling and pain in your face. 

  1. Gentle Flossing

Before hitting the bed, try flossing your teeth. Remember, the key is to floss gently. You cannot put too much pressure on your aching teeth. But if there are any leftover food particles in your teeth, it can cause extra pain. Hence, it becomes important to know how to floss properly

With these simple tips, you can manage the tooth pain for the night. If the pain does not seem to lower, visit a dentist first thing in the morning. A professional checkup will help in preventing any major health issues.

Contact us and book an appointment for a dental visit.

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