Common reasons to call
- Throbbing or spontaneous pain
- Sensitivity to hot, cold, or sweets
- Pain when biting or chewing
- Gum bump, drainage, or bad taste
- Pain that wakes you at night
Tooth pain is your body telling you something needs attention. We evaluate the tooth, surrounding gums, bite, and X-rays when needed so you can understand your options.
The right treatment depends on the diagnosis. Pain may be caused by a cavity, crack, bite trauma, gum disease, infection, or a failing restoration.
Dao Dental Group serves patients from North Houston, Greenspoint, Imperial Valley, Aldine, Spring, Humble, and nearby Houston 77060 communities.
Some sensitivity improves, but persistent or worsening pain should be evaluated because dental infections and cracks can progress.
Common warning signs include lingering hot/cold pain, spontaneous throbbing, swelling, or pain to biting. A dental exam and X-ray help confirm the cause.
Antibiotics do not fix the source of most dental infections. A dentist may need to treat the tooth or gums causing the problem.