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How to Cope With Tooth Pain Until I Can See My Oral Surgeon or Dentist?

How to Cope With Tooth Pain Until I Can See My Oral Surgeon or Dentist?

Toothaches and dental pain can be extremely uncomfortable, producing throbbing and shearing pain, headaches, and more. The best way to combat tooth pain is to take preventative measures by scheduling regular check-ups and adopting a normal oral health routine. However, even with excellent dental care, sometimes unexpected pain and discomfort can still occur.

If you are having a dental emergency the first step is to always try and reach your dentist.  Often he or she can provide excellent recommendations over the phone.  If you feel that your dental emergency is putting your health at risk it may be necessary to go to the emergency room. Types of dental emergencies that warrant emergent care often include:

  • significant tissue bleeding – especially if you are on blood thinners for other medical conditions
  • rapidly increasing facial or gum swelling
  • severe infection or abscess in the mouth that can invoke a fever or extreme facial/dental pain
  • facial trauma that results in damaged/lost teeth and/or broken facial bones

If you are not having a medical emergency, but still have a relatively urgent dental problem, schedule an appointment with your oral surgeon or dentist, notifying the receptionist of your symptoms. Often your dentist can get you into the office relatively quickly.  If you are experiencing a mild infection with a tooth your dentist may be able to prescribe antibiotics.  He or she may also recommend over the counter pain relief such as ibuprofen or tylenol. 

Suffering from tooth pain is never enjoyable. While the goal is to avoid painful problems by keeping up with regular comprehensive dental care sometimes unexpected problems occur.  If you are suffering from oral discomfort associated with tooth or bone loss, wisdom tooth eruption, dental implant problems, facial trauma, or oral pathology, feel free to contact oral surgeons Drs. Martin and Appelblatt to schedule an appointment.

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Great work and great staff! They made what was, to me, a scary procedure into something that I said was easy mid-way though. I’d highly recommend Dr. Martin and his staff.
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Dr. Martin and his staff are awesome and super nice! I definitely recommend Dr. Martin to anyone looking for an oral surgeon!
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Dr. Martin and his staff did a great job explaining the procedure… It was quick and painless… Highly recommend his services.
Rob W., Homewood, CA
I highly recommend [Dr. Martin] and would not hesitate to drive back to Tahoe to have my son seen again (in fact, I already did!).
Erin E.
If you have to have oral surgery for any reason, you couldn’t pick a better place than Tahoe Oral Surgery & Implant Center. The staff makes you feel welcome and Dr. Martin is lovely!!!!
Kay Taylor
Dr. Martin and his office staff were extremely professional, their compassion and caring was awesome! I would recommend Dr. Martin to anyone in need of an oral surgeon.
Pam M., Truckee, CA
Dr. Martin and his staff have been and were during my procedure absolutely amazing and kind and professional. For … oral surgery, he and his staff are the best place to be taken care of.
Alison B., Truckee, CA
My daughter had her wisdom teeth out and everything about the experience was easy. The staff was efficient and responsive, and the procedure went just as expected. Highly recommend this practice!
Alaina R., Truckee, CA
Dr. Martin is great, after having a wisdom tooth removed I had no problem or pain. I would highly recommend Tahoe Oral Surgery.
Sandy Wingate
I would highly recommend Dr. Martin if you need an Oral Surgeon. ESPECIALLY if you are dental phobic like me. If I felt comfortable and cared for, as petrified as I am about dentists, that says A LOT! You can trust them, they are seriously AWSOME!
Sharyl S., Minden, Nevada

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Tahoe Oral Surgery and Implant Center
40165 Truckee Airport Road
#303 (2nd floor)
Truckee, CA 96161
530-587-5440

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Tahoe Oral Surgery and Implant Center
591 Tahoe Keys Blvd.
Suite D4
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
530-541-4042
Daniel C. Martin, DDS your Truckee and Lake Tahoe Oral Surgeon

Proudly Offers the Following Oral Surgery Services:

Dental Implants, All-on-4™, Teeth-in-an-Hour™, Bone Grafting, Jaw Bone Health, Jaw Surgery, Jaw Bone Deterioration, Ridge Augmentations, Sinus Lift, Nerve Repositioning, Socket Preservation, Pre-prosthetic Surgery and treatment of Facial Trauma, and Oral Pathology.

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