Is Your Toothache Trying to Tell You Something?
A quick twinge now and then can be harmless, but a toothache that lingers is usually a sign that something is wrong inside the tooth. Constant, sharp, or throbbing pain, sensitivity to heat, cold, or sweets that hangs around, pain when you chew, swelling near the tooth or gum, and aches that wake you at night are all reasons to book a visit. The longer a toothache is ignored, the more likely the cause is to grow into a bigger and more painful problem.
Our Bellaire dentists will examine the tooth, take X-rays when needed, and explain what’s going on in plain language. Start with an $89 exam to get answers and begin feeling better.
What Triggers a Toothache
Toothaches have many origins:
- A cavity or advancing decay
- An infected tooth or abscess
- A cracked or fractured tooth
- A filling or crown that has come loose or broken
- Gum irritation or gum disease
- Food stuck between teeth
- Wisdom teeth pushing through
- Clenching or grinding
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Toothache Treatment FAQs, Bellaire TX
Will a toothache go away on its own?
Sometimes, if the cause is minor, such as trapped food or temporary sensitivity. Pain from decay, a crack, or infection usually returns or worsens. If a severe toothache suddenly stops, don’t assume it healed, because it can mean the nerve has died while the infection remains. If a toothache lasts more than a day or two, have it examined.
Why does my tooth hurt when I bite down?
Pain on biting often points to a cracked tooth, a loose or damaged filling or crown, decay near the nerve, or infection at the tooth’s root. Gum inflammation or a slightly uneven bite can also be responsible. Because several causes feel similar, a dentist needs to examine the tooth and take an X-ray to find the source.
What treatments are available for a toothache?
It depends on the cause:
- A cavity may need a filling.
- A cracked or heavily damaged tooth may need a crown.
- An infected nerve can often be treated with a root canal to save the tooth.
- A tooth that can’t be saved may need to be extracted.
- An abscess needs its source treated, since antibiotics alone won’t cure it.
We’ll go over your options after the exam.
What happens at an emergency toothache visit?
We’ll ask about your symptoms, examine the tooth and surrounding gums, and take X-rays to find the cause. Then we’ll explain what we found and your treatment choices, and where possible, begin relieving your pain during the same visit. You’ll know the plan and the cost before treatment begins.
How much does toothache treatment cost?
The cost depends on the cause. A filling costs less than a root canal or extraction, so the exam is what determines the price. New patients can start with our $89 emergency exam, which includes X-rays. We accept insurance plans and offer payment options, so you can get care without waiting.


