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If you are suffering from a toothache that persists for more than 2 or 3 days, and the pain makes it hard for you to sleep or eat properly, you need to see a dentist immediately. Intense and severe tooth pain that won't go away could mean you have an infection in the root of your tooth and it's important to treat it right away to avoid further complications.

While waiting for dental care, you can alleviate the pain by applying a cold compress or an ice pack on the outside of your mouth or cheek.

Abscesses are infections that occur around the root of the tooth or in the gum area between teeth. They can damage surrounding teeth or tissues, and the infection can spread to other parts of the body if not attended to in time. Signs and symptoms of a dental abscess include: intense pain that spreads to your ear, jaw and neck on the same side as the affected tooth or gum, unpleasant taste in your mouth, and sensitivity to hot or cold food and drink.

Because of possible serious health problems that can result from an abscess, you should consult your dentist as soon as possible.

If you have a cracked or broken tooth, recover all parts of the broken tooth and call your dentist immediately. If you don't see a dentist quickly, your tooth could be damaged further or become infected, possibly causing you to end up losing the tooth. In the meantime, rinse your mouth with water and apply a compress to the affected area for 10 minutes (until the pain stops).

To alleviate the pain, you can also place a cold compress to the outside of the mouth or cheek near the affected tooth to ease pain. Unfortunately, a broken tooth can only be repaired if the root is left intact. Otherwise, it will have to be extracted and possibly place an implant to replace the tooth.

If your tooth falls out or is knocked out of your mouth, there’s a chance it can be re-implanted back into your gum. But it is very important to consult an emergency dentist as soon as possible. To help preserve your tooth and increase your chances for a successful reimplantation, recover the tooth and rinse the root with water if it is dirty.

Then, place the tooth in a little bit of milk (or physiological serum), and make an appointment with your dentist as soon as possible. A broken tooth has a good chance of being saved if it is treated within one hour after the incident.