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Tooth pain
Tooth Pain in Kondapur, Hyderabad
Tooth pain in Kondapur has many causes, from a small cavity to an infection at the root. How it feels, when it comes and what else is happening tell the dentist what is wrong, and most toothaches are easier to treat the sooner they are seen.
Elite Dental Clinic is a dental clinic in Kondapur, Hyderabad. This page is medically reviewed by Dr. Revathi Indukuri, the clinic's endodontist, whose speciality is pain from inside the tooth. It explains what causes toothache in Kondapur, which signs are urgent, how it is treated and what to do at home until you are seen.
- Often from
- Decay, cracks, infection
- Lasting over 2 days
- See a dentist
- Swelling or fever
- Urgent
- Open
- Every day
Open every day from 9:00 am to 9:00 pm. If you have pain or swelling, call or send a WhatsApp message before you come so your visit can be planned.
Medically reviewed by Dr. Revathi Indukuri, BDS, MDS (Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics). Last reviewed . About the reviewer
Quick answer
Tooth pain is pain in or around a tooth, most often caused by decay, a cracked tooth, an infected nerve or a gum problem. At Elite Dental Clinic in Hyderabad, the dentist finds which tooth hurts and why, relieves the pain and treats the cause, with urgent care for infection.
01 Overview
What causes tooth pain and what does the pattern tell us?
The NHS lists the common causes of toothache as tooth decay, a dental abscess, a cracked tooth, a loose filling, an infection, problems with braces, gum disease and grinding, and it also notes sensitive teeth.1 Each tends to feel a little different.
A quick sharp twinge to cold or sweet food that fades in seconds usually points to exposed dentin, see sensitive teeth. A deeper pain that lingers after hot or cold, or that wakes you at night, suggests the nerve is inflamed or dying. Pain on biting suggests a crack or an infection at the root. A dull ache in the back of the jaw with a stiff mouth may be a wisdom tooth, see wisdom tooth pain.
A dental abscess is a pocket of pus caused by infection. It causes intense pain, and may bring swelling in the face or jaw, a fever, a bad taste and difficulty opening the mouth.2 Pain that comes from other places, such as the jaw joint or sinuses, can feel like tooth pain, see jaw pain.
A cavity usually starts without any pain. Pain comes when decay reaches the inner part of the tooth. This is why a toothache is a sign that treatment is overdue, and why regular check-ups find problems before they hurt.
In short, tooth pain is a warning, and its pattern points to the cause.
Pain at night is common because lying down raises blood flow to the head, and a swollen face with tooth pain needs urgent care.
02 Candidacy
When should I see a dentist about tooth pain in Kondapur?
A mild twinge that goes in seconds can be watched. Pain that lasts, or comes with other signs, needs a visit. The two lists below describe the general pattern.
See a dentist if
- Pain that lasts more than two days or does not respond to painkillers1
- A throbbing ache, or pain that wakes you at night
- Pain when you bite or chew, or a tooth that feels high
- A red gum, a bad taste, or a pimple on the gum
Pain lasting more than two days needs a dentist, and swelling or breathing trouble needs urgent care.
03 Options
How is tooth pain treated in Kondapur?
Treatment depends on the cause. The dentist explains which of the following apply to you.
Fillings and crowns for tooth decay and cracked tooth pain
If decay or a crack has not reached the nerve, the tooth is repaired with a filling or a crown. This often settles the pain quickly.
One or two visits
Root canal for pulpitis or a tooth abscess
If the nerve is inflamed or infected, a root canal removes it, cleans the inside of the tooth and seals it. For an abscess, the pus is drained, and antibiotics may be prescribed.2
One or two visits
Removing a tooth that cannot be saved
If the tooth is too damaged or the infection too deep, it is removed, see tooth extraction, and replacement is discussed. A wisdom tooth that is causing the pain may need wisdom tooth removal.
When needed
If gum disease is behind the pain, see gum disease treatment. For grinding, see TMJ treatment.
| Compared on | Early pain, nerve intact | Pain with nerve infection |
|---|---|---|
| Feel | Brief twinge, fades quickly | Throbbing, lingers, wakes you at night |
| Typical cause | Small cavity, worn filling, exposed dentin | Deep decay, crack, abscess |
| Treatment | Filling, bonding, crown | Root canal or removal |
| Urgency | Within days | As soon as possible |
Early pain is fixed with a filling, and a nerve infection needs a root canal or removal.
04 Procedure
How is tooth pain examined and treated, step by step?
The first job is to find the tooth that hurts and why, and to ease the pain. The steps below are what usually happens.
Find the tooth, ease the pain, then treat the cause.
History of the tooth pain
The dentist asks where it hurts, what it feels like, how long it lasts, what starts it, whether it wakes you and whether you have swelling, fever or a bad taste. You are asked about your health and medicines.
Examining the teeth and testing for the cause of the toothache
The teeth and gums are checked. The tooth is tapped and tested with cold or air, and the gum is felt for swelling. An X-ray shows decay, the roots and any infection at the root tip.
Easing the pain with local anaesthetic and drainage
Local anaesthetic numbs the tooth. If there is an abscess, the pus is drained. Pain relief and, where there is spreading infection, antibiotics may be prescribed.2
Treating the tooth with a filling, root canal or removal
Decay is removed and the tooth filled, or the nerve is cleaned out in a root canal, or the tooth is removed if it cannot be saved. Often this is done at the same visit or at a booked one soon after.
Protecting the tooth afterwards
A tooth that has had a root canal or has a large filling is often covered with a crown. You are shown how to care for it.
Reviewing and preventing a repeat of the pain
A review checks that the pain has settled. You are advised on cleaning, diet and regular check-ups, so a small problem is found before it hurts.
05 Cost
What decides the cost of treating tooth pain in Kondapur, Hyderabad?
Treatment is planned for one person, not sold as a product, so the cost follows your evaluation.
The cause differs between people, so Elite Dental Clinic does not quote a cost before an examination. You receive a written plan that lists each stage before any treatment starts.
What the evaluation looks at
- The cause: decay, crack, abscess or gum disease
- Whether a filling, root canal, crown or removal is needed
- Whether the pain needs urgent drainage
- The number of visits
What you decide with the dentist
- X-rays
- Medicines prescribed
- Replacement of a removed tooth
Your own history matters too, including medicines, allergies and general health.
The cost follows the plan, and the plan follows the evaluation.
06 Aftercare
What can I do at home about tooth pain while waiting to be seen?
These steps ease tooth pain for a short time and do not treat the cause. See a dentist even if the pain settles.
Pain relief
Take paracetamol or ibuprofen as directed on the packet, unless your doctor has told you not to. Do not put aspirin on the gum, and do not give aspirin to children. A pain-relieving gel for the gum can help.1
Salt water and soft food
Rinse gently with warm salt water. Eat soft food on the other side of the mouth and avoid very hot, cold or sweet food. Use a soft toothbrush and keep cleaning the area gently.1
Sleep with your head raised
A pillow or two can lessen the throbbing at night, because lying flat increases blood flow to the head.
Avoid what makes it worse
Do not smoke, and avoid chewing on the sore tooth. Do not place heat on the cheek if there is swelling, because it can make an infection worse.
When to call us
Go to a hospital emergency department right away if swelling spreads to the face, eye or neck, or you have trouble breathing, swallowing, speaking or opening your mouth. Call the clinic the same day if you have a fever, a swelling on the gum, pus, or pain that lasts more than two days.
Pain relief and soft food help for a short time, and the tooth still needs to be seen.
07 Limits
What are the limits of home care and treatment for tooth pain?
Home care eases the pain, and the cause needs a dentist.
- Painkillers and salt water do not treat decay or infection, and the pain usually returns.
- An abscess will not clear with rinsing, and it can spread if it is not treated.
- A badly damaged tooth cannot always be saved and may need removal.
- Pain that comes from the jaw joint, sinuses or ear will not respond to dental treatment of the tooth.
- A tooth that has had a root canal can still become painful if infection returns.
For urgent problems, see dental emergency. For a broken tooth, see broken tooth. For swollen gums, see swollen gums.
Risks and complications
The risks of treatment include soreness, swelling and sensitivity for a few days, and, rarely, a flare-up of pain or infection after a root canal or an extraction. Local anaesthetic and antibiotics have side effects that the dentist explains.
The larger risk is waiting. A dental infection can spread to the face, jaw and neck and, rarely, can affect breathing and swallowing, which is an emergency.2
Results vary between people, and no one can promise that a tooth will be saved or that the pain will never return.
Treatment is low risk, and the main danger is waiting while an infection spreads.
08 Your visit
What happens at your first tooth pain appointment in Kondapur?
At the first visit the dentist asks about the pain, examines your teeth and gums and takes an X-ray. You are told which tooth is the cause and what the options are. The pain is eased first, and treatment is often started the same day. You receive a written plan that lists each stage before any treatment starts.
Tell the dentist when the pain started, what makes it better or worse, and about any swelling or fever. Bring a list of your medicines and allergies, and tell us about any painkillers you have taken.
The team speaks English, Telugu and Hindi. You are under no obligation to go ahead with treatment.
The first visit finds the tooth, eases the pain and plans the treatment.
09 Why this clinic
Why choose Elite Dental Clinic for tooth pain in Kondapur?
Dr. Revathi Indukuri
BDS, MDS (Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics)
BDS, Sree Sai Dental College Research Institute, 2009
MDS, Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences, Andhra Pradesh, 2016
Toothache is the tooth's alarm, and the way it rings tells me a lot. A quick twinge to cold is one thing. A deep, throbbing ache that keeps you up at night is another, because it usually means the nerve is inflamed or infected. I would rather see you early, when the fix is a filling, than late, when it is an abscess.
Dr. Revathi Indukuri
Dr. Revathi Indukuri, who reviewed this page, is the clinic's endodontist. Her MDS in conservative dentistry and endodontics covers the nerve and the inside of the tooth, which is where many toothaches begin, and the saving of teeth that others might remove.
An endodontist on the team
The clinic's endodontist treats pain from inside the tooth, including root canals.
Pain is eased first
The dentist relieves the pain at the first visit where possible, before going on to the full treatment.
A written plan before treatment
You receive a written plan before any treatment starts, so you know what is being done.
Saving the tooth comes first
If a tooth can be saved, you are told so before removal is suggested.
An endodontist, pain eased first and saving the tooth first are what this clinic stands behind.
10 Reviews
Patient reviews of Elite Dental Clinic in Kondapur
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11 Visit us
Dentist in Kondapur, Hyderabad: location, hours and access
Elite Dental Clinic
2nd floor, Artham's Arcade, above Vijaya Diagnostics
Kondapur, Raghavendra Colony, Gachibowli
Hyderabad, Telangana 500084
070320 78789
Kondapur, Raghavendra Colony, Gachibowli
Hyderabad, Telangana 500084
070320 78789
| Monday to Sunday | 9:00 am to 9:00 pm |
|---|
The clinic is on the second floor of Artham's Arcade, above Vijaya Diagnostics, in Raghavendra Colony.
Patients looking for a toothache dentist in Kondapur will find the clinic above Vijaya Diagnostics in Artham's Arcade, Raghavendra Colony. Toothache treatment in Kondapur often starts with pain relief and an X-ray at the first visit. Languages spoken: English, Telugu and Hindi. More about the clinic: dentist in Kondapur.
The clinic is on the second floor above Vijaya Diagnostics and is open every day from 9:00 am to 9:00 pm.
12 Travelling patients
Tooth pain in Hyderabad for visitors and people from other cities and countries
If you have a toothache while you are visiting or have moved to Hyderabad, connect with the clinic on WhatsApp or by phone as soon as it starts, and say if there is swelling or fever so you are seen quickly. Pain can usually be eased at the first visit.
Ask for a note on the diagnosis and what was done, and for advice on what to do if the pain returns before you travel. If you plan a flight, ask whether it is fine to fly after treatment.
Ask for your records, X-rays and a written summary before you leave. The clinic is open every day from 9:00 am to 9:00 pm, and the team speaks English, Hindi and Telugu.
Plan the visits before you travel, and take your records home.
13 Questions
Tooth pain questions from patients in Kondapur
What causes tooth pain?
Common causes are tooth decay, an abscess, a cracked tooth, a loose filling, infection, gum disease, grinding, problems with braces and sensitive teeth. Pain can also come from the jaw joint or sinuses. A dentist finds which applies with an examination and an X-ray.
When should I see a dentist for a toothache?
If the pain lasts more than two days, does not respond to painkillers, or comes with fever, biting pain, a red gum, a bad taste or facial swelling. Do not wait for it to go away, because a toothache usually means treatment is needed.
When is a toothache an emergency?
Go to a hospital emergency department if swelling spreads to the face, eye or neck, or you have trouble breathing, swallowing, speaking or opening your mouth. A fever, pus or a swelling on the gum needs a dentist the same day.
Will a toothache go away on its own?
The pain may ease for a while, especially if the nerve has died, but the cause remains, and the infection can spread. A tooth that stops hurting suddenly has not necessarily healed. Have it checked.
Why does my tooth hurt more at night?
Lying flat increases blood flow to the head and the throbbing of an inflamed nerve, and there is less to distract you. Pain that wakes you at night usually means the nerve is inflamed or infected and the tooth needs treatment.
Can a toothache be treated in one visit?
Often the pain can be eased at the first visit with a filling, a drainage or the start of a root canal. A root canal may need a second visit, and a crown follows. The dentist tells you what to expect after the examination.
How is the cost of treating tooth pain decided?
The cost is given after the examination. The cause, whether a filling, root canal, crown or removal is needed, any X-rays and any urgent drainage all change the plan. You receive a written plan before treatment starts.
Which painkiller should I take for a toothache?
Paracetamol or ibuprofen, taken as directed on the packet, are commonly used unless your doctor has told you otherwise. Do not place aspirin on the gum, and do not give aspirin to children. Painkillers ease the pain and do not treat the cause.
14 Second opinion
Is a tooth hurting right now?
Do not wait if a tooth is hurting. Call or send a WhatsApp message and say how long it has hurt and whether there is swelling or fever, and the team will find you the earliest time. If your face or neck is swelling or you have trouble breathing or swallowing, go to a hospital emergency department instead. You are under no obligation to go ahead with treatment.
15 Related
Treatments often considered for tooth pain
Root canal treatment
Treats an inflamed or infected nerve and saves the tooth.
Dental fillings
Repairs decay before it reaches the nerve.
Tooth extraction
For a tooth that is too damaged to be saved.
Sources
- Toothache, NHS
- Dental abscess, NHS
- Cavities (Mouth Healthy), American Dental Association
This page is general information, not a diagnosis or a substitute for an examination, and results vary between patients.