Prompt, gentle dental care to find the cause of your child’s toothache, relieve discomfort, and protect their smile.
Our pediatric dental team identifies the source of your child’s toothache and provides gentle, personalized treatment to relieve discomfort and protect their smile.
Families searching for a pediatric dentist for tooth pain near them trust Pediatric Dental Centers for prompt evaluations and gentle emergency care. Our team looks beyond the pain itself to identify the underlying dental problem and recommend the appropriate treatment for your child.
A toothache can make it difficult for your child to eat, sleep, concentrate, or enjoy their normal routine. Instead of waiting for the pain to get worse, schedule a pediatric dental evaluation so our team can identify the cause and provide the treatment your child needs.
A child’s toothache can have several possible causes, including tooth decay, dental infection, irritation inside the tooth, a cracked or damaged tooth, food trapped around the tooth, or dental trauma. Because different problems can cause similar symptoms, a dental examination is important to determine the actual source of the pain.
Have your child rinse gently with warm water and carefully clean around the affected tooth to remove any trapped food. If swelling is present, a cold compress can be applied to the outside of the face. Contact a pediatric dentist as soon as possible, especially if the pain persists or worsens.
No. Never place aspirin or another pain medication directly against the tooth or gums because it can irritate or burn the soft tissues. Medication for children should only be given according to the product directions and appropriate medical or dental guidance.
Prompt dental attention is particularly important when tooth pain is severe or persistent, or when it is accompanied by facial or jaw swelling, infection, bleeding, trauma, difficulty eating, or difficulty sleeping. Facial swelling associated with a dental infection requires prompt professional evaluation.
The dentist will examine the painful tooth, gums, bite, and surrounding tissues and ask about your child’s symptoms. Dental X-rays or additional diagnostic tests may be recommended when needed to evaluate areas that cannot be fully assessed through the clinical examination alone.
Treatment depends on what is causing the pain. A child may need treatment for a cavity, restoration of a damaged tooth, treatment of an infected or inflamed tooth, or another procedure based on the diagnosis. The goal is to address the underlying dental problem rather than only temporarily masking the discomfort.
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