While we suggest scheduling an emergency dentist appointment if you’re experiencing tooth pain or jaw pain, Dr. Patel must find the root cause of the discomfort to address it in a timely and effective manner. He might suggest low-radiation digital dental x-rays, an oral scanner, and a simple visual examination to find out what is causing pain in the jaws or teeth.

After finding the source of your discomfort, He can treat the pain with an appropriate solution. By way of illustration, if you’re suffering from jaw pain on one side, this could signify a cavity. Dr. Patel can treat tooth decay and restore the tooth with a composite filling or dental crown.

While temporary tooth pain remedies (like warm saltwater rinses) can temporarily hold you over, it’s better to schedule a dentist appointment as soon as you realize that tooth pain because tooth pain is often a symptom of an underlying issue, like a cavity, abscess, or cracked tooth.

Like tooth pain, jaw pain can indicate an underlying health issue. Jaw pain can be a symptom of TMJ disorder, a toothache, trauma, infection, and other reasons. Sometimes, jaw pain can be so severe that the tension can travel from the jaw to the ears, neck, and throughout the body.

With pain in the jaw or teeth, it’s wiser to address it as soon as possible. Prompt treatment can prevent future issues that require more extensive treatment.