Severe Toothache Relief in Tucson, AZ

A toothache that wakes you up at 3 AM is not something you can ignore until your next regular dental checkup. When the pain is sharp, throbbing, or constant, something is wrong inside the tooth, and it will not fix itself.

Severe toothaches in Tucson are one of the most common reasons patients call our office. The pain can radiate into your jaw, ear, and even your temple. It can make eating impossible and sleeping miserable. Most people try to tough it out with ibuprofen and clove oil, but if the pain lasts more than a day or two, you need professional treatment.

The most common causes of severe tooth pain are deep decay that has reached the nerve (the pulp inside the tooth), a cracked tooth where the fracture extends toward the root, a dental abscess (an infection at the root tip or in the gum), and gum disease that has exposed the tooth root. Each of these has a different treatment, which is why a proper diagnosis with X-rays matters.

Dr. Torres takes digital X-rays on your first visit to see exactly what is happening inside the tooth. Based on the diagnosis, he will explain your options clearly. Sometimes the fix is a filling. Sometimes the tooth needs a root canal to remove the infected nerve. In some cases, extraction is the best option if the tooth is too damaged to save.

We understand that dental pain does not wait for a convenient time. That is why we keep same-day appointments available Monday through Saturday, 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Call us, tell us what is going on, and we will get you in as fast as possible.

If you are dealing with a toothache right now and reading this at night or on a Sunday when we are closed, here is what you can do in the meantime: take ibuprofen (Advil) following the dosage instructions on the bottle. Apply a cold compress to the outside of your cheek for 15 minutes at a time. Avoid hot, cold, or sugary foods and drinks. Do not put aspirin directly on the gum, as this can burn the tissue. Then call us first thing when we open.