When a Toothache Means It’s Time to Call
A brief twinge now and then isn’t always cause for alarm. These symptoms suggest it’s time to have the tooth looked at:
- An ache that’s constant, stabbing, or throbbing
- Sensitivity to heat, cold, or sugar that hangs around after the trigger is gone
- Pain when you chew or press down
- Puffiness in the gum or face near the tooth
- Pain that interrupts your sleep
The cause of a toothache usually progresses, and the pain tends to grow along with it. Book your $89 exam and find out what’s behind it before it gets worse.
What’s Behind Your Toothache
A toothache can start from a number of problems:
- A cavity or area of decay
- An infection or abscess in or around the tooth
- A cracked or fractured tooth
- A filling or crown that has fallen out or broken
- Irritated or diseased gums
- Food wedged between teeth
- A wisdom tooth coming in at an angle
- Grinding or clenching, often during sleep
A Team That Treats the Cause, Not Just the Ache
Tooth Pain Can’t Wait Until Tomorrow
Toothaches have a habit of flaring up at the worst possible moment. Our Meyerland office takes walk-ins and books same-day appointments, so you can be evaluated and treated without putting up with the pain any longer than necessary.
Why Timely Toothache Treatment Matters
End the Ache
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Toothache Treatment FAQs for Meyerland Patients
Can a toothache go away without treatment?
Occasionally, if the cause is minor, such as a bit of food stuck between teeth or temporary sensitivity. Pain from decay, a crack, or infection normally comes back or gets worse. Be careful if severe pain suddenly disappears, because that can mean the nerve has died while the infection stays behind. If your toothache lasts longer than a day or two, schedule an exam.
Why does my tooth hurt only when I bite down?
Pain on biting commonly points to a cracked tooth, a loose or damaged filling or crown, decay close to the nerve, or an infection at the root. Inflamed gums or a bite that’s slightly off can also be responsible. Since these causes can feel so similar, the tooth has to be examined and X-rayed to tell them apart.
How do you treat a toothache?
It depends on the cause. A cavity is usually fixed with a filling, while a cracked or badly worn tooth may need a crown. If the nerve is infected, a root canal can often save the tooth, and a tooth that can’t be rescued may have to be removed. Abscesses need their source treated, since antibiotics on their own won’t cure them. After the exam, we’ll walk you through your options.
What happens at an emergency toothache visit?
We start by asking about your symptoms, then examine the tooth and surrounding gums and take X-rays. Once we know the cause, we’ll explain it along with your treatment choices, and where possible we’ll begin easing the pain during the same visit. You’ll know the plan and the cost before any treatment starts.
What does toothache treatment cost, and do I need insurance?
The price depends on what’s causing the pain. A filling costs less than a root canal or an extraction, so the exam is what sets the cost. New patients can begin with our $89 emergency exam, which includes X-rays. We work with many insurance plans and offer payment options, so you can get care right away.


