Toothache & Pain
When a cavity reaches the sensitive inner layers of a tooth, it aches, and it won't heal on its own. Prompt, gentle care brings relief and keeps the fix small.
Cavity pain often shows up with sweets, temperature, or while chewing, and you may see a dark spot or hole in the tooth. The ache can come and go at first, then become more constant as the decay deepens. Any of these signs is worth a visit.
An aching cavity gets seen quickly, often the day you call.
Usually a tooth-colored filling that blends right in.
Treating it now prevents a bigger repair later.
These help for now, but treating the cavity is what truly stops the pain.
Keeps the area clean and can calm the ache.
Skip very sweet, cold, or hot foods until we've treated it.
An age-appropriate dose takes the edge off.
Phone (801) 676-3700 and we'll get your child in quickly.
We gently remove the decay and restore the tooth, usually with a tooth-colored filling or, for a larger cavity, a crown. If decay has reached the nerve, pulp therapy relieves the pain and saves the tooth.
A cavity never heals on its own. Decay keeps spreading, and an ache that needs a simple filling today can become a nerve infection needing pulp therapy, a crown, or an extraction later. The pain easing for a while doesn't mean the problem is gone, so the kindest move for your child (and your budget) is treating it promptly.
A hurting cavity has a simple ending: gentle treatment today, and a comfortable kid tonight.
Sometimes the pain eases for a while, but the cavity does not heal and usually gets worse. Treating it is the only way to truly resolve the ache.
We numb the area so the visit is comfortable, and we offer sedation for anxious children. Most kids are surprised by how easy it is.
Yes. Baby teeth guide the adult teeth and can develop painful infections just like permanent ones, so a hurting cavity should be treated either way.
Call your office first — most dental emergencies are seen the same day.