Toothache Relief at Avenue Dental
Help for a painful tooth
A toothache can be more than just an inconvenience — it’s often a sign of an underlying issue that’s worth getting looked at. At Avenue Dental, our experienced team helps patients get to the bottom of tooth pain and find relief. With practices across the Sunshine Coast, Brisbane, Melbourne, and Adelaide, we’re here to help you sort out the pain and look after the tooth.
Common Causes of Toothaches
Toothaches can be caused by a range of things, including:
- Cavities: Decay that has reached the sensitive inner layers of the tooth.
- Gum disease: Infection or inflammation in the gums can lead to referred pain.
- Tooth sensitivity: Worn enamel or exposed roots can cause discomfort when eating or drinking.
- Dental abscess: A pocket of infection at the root of a tooth can cause severe pain and swelling.
- Cracked or damaged teeth: Fractures or chips can expose the tooth’s nerve, leading to pain.
- Teeth grinding (bruxism): Ongoing grinding can wear down teeth and cause jaw pain.
Whatever’s behind it, a persistent toothache is worth having assessed by a dentist so the cause can be found and treated before it worsens.
Our Emergency Dentistry Services Include
Why Choose Avenue Dental for Emergency Care?
- Same-day emergency guarantee: Call before 10am and we’ll see you the same day (subject to our terms and conditions).
- Experienced team: Our dentists are experienced in handling all kinds of dental emergencies, including toothaches.
- Comfort options: If you’re feeling anxious, we can talk through options like happy gas or IV sedation to help you feel more at ease, where they’re suitable for you.
Don’t Ignore Your Toothache
A toothache is often your body’s way of letting you know something needs attention. Depending on what’s causing it, leaving a toothache can allow the problem to progress over time, so getting it looked at sooner rather than later often means simpler, more straightforward treatment. If you’re in pain, it’s worth booking in — our team will work out what’s going on and talk you through your options. And if cost is on your mind, we’ll always be upfront about it before any treatment, and can talk you through the payment options available if you’d like to spread it out.
How We Treat Toothaches
There’s no one-size-fits-all when it comes to tooth pain, because the right treatment depends entirely on what’s behind it. Once we’ve examined the tooth and worked out the cause, we’ll talk you through the options, which might include:
- Fillings or restorations: For a cavity or a bit of damage, a filling is often all that’s needed to repair the tooth.
- Root canal treatment: If the pain is coming from an infection or abscess deep inside the tooth, a root canal may be the way to save it.
- Gum treatment: Where the pain is linked to the gums, we treat the underlying gum problem causing it.
- Tooth removal: If a tooth is too damaged to save, we’ll talk you through removing it and, if you’d like, the options for replacing it down the track, such as an implant or bridge.
Whatever the cause, our focus is on easing your pain and treating the root of the problem, and we’ll explain what’s involved at each step so you know what to expect.
Flexible payment plans
At Avenue Dental on the Sunshine Coast, Brisbane, Adelaide and Melbourne, we understand that dental treatment can be difficult to fit into your budget, which is why we offer a range of different dental payment plan options.
