Severe Toothache
Pain that wakes a child at night needs looking at the same day, not next week.
Tooth pain bad enough to interrupt eating, school, or sleep. In a child that usually points to decay reaching the nerve, an infection, a cracked tooth, or something wedged between two teeth.
Call the office and describe what is happening. We fit your child in, take an image if one is needed, and find the cause. Dr. Dan Truong treats the source rather than sending you home with painkillers.
Pain that keeps a child awake rarely settles on its own, and waiting usually means a bigger treatment. Finding the cause early is what keeps a filling from becoming nerve treatment.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about severe toothache.
Call (916) 782-5503 and we will work to get your child in the same day. Real pain does not go on a waiting list.
Age-appropriate pain relief, a cold compress on the outside of the cheek, and soft food. Avoid putting anything directly on the gum.
Yes. Pain that comes and goes often means an irritated nerve, which is easier to treat before it becomes constant.
In babies and toddlers, often. Dr. Truong can tell you quickly whether it is a tooth coming through or something that needs treating.
Usually. At minimum we identify the cause and get your child comfortable, then agree the plan with you before anything larger.