{"id":10919,"date":"2026-02-11T15:05:25","date_gmt":"2026-02-11T21:05:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/laclinicadental.org\/toothache-common-causes-what-to-do-today-and-when-it-is-a-real-emergency\/"},"modified":"2026-04-09T20:57:33","modified_gmt":"2026-04-09T20:57:33","slug":"toothache-common-causes-what-to-do-today-and-when-it-is-a-real-emergency","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/laclinicadental.org\/en\/toothache-common-causes-what-to-do-today-and-when-it-is-a-real-emergency\/","title":{"rendered":"Toothache: common causes, what to do today, and when it is a real emergency"},"content":{"rendered":"

Published by<\/strong> Dr. Rosa Ma. Montezuma <\/a>: February 11, 2026.<\/em><\/p>\n

A toothache is almost never \u201cnormal\u201d: it usually indicates deep decay, nerve inflammation, or infection. Today, you can ease the discomfort somewhat with over-the-counter pain relievers and good oral hygiene, but there are clear signs of a real emergency<\/strong> (swelling, fever, difficulty swallowing or breathing, significant trauma, children, or pregnant women with pain). In those cases, it is essential to see a dentist immediately at La Cl\u00ednica Dental CDMX<\/strong>. <\/p>\n

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Common causes of toothache<\/h2>\n

1. Deep cavities (the No. 1 cause)<\/h3>\n

When decay progresses and reaches near or into the nerve, severe, sharp pain appears and, sometimes, sensitivity to cold, heat, or sweets.
At La Cl\u00ednica Dental<\/strong>, they note that many patients come in when the cavity is already deep and affects the dental nerve.<\/p>\n

In these cases, treatment is often needed, such as:<\/p>\n