Dental Pain Relief

At Family Focus Dental, we recognise the severe
discomfort that toothache and swelling can bring.
These symptoms often indicate an underlying
dental issue that needs immediate attention
to prevent more serious health impacts.

Contact Us

If you have a dental pain please don’t
hesitate to contact us on

(02) 9636 8888 or
after hours on
0478 468 689

and we will do our best to ensure that
the problem is rectified as soon as possible.

Dental Pain Relief

At Family Focus Dental, we recognise the severe discomfort that toothache and swelling can bring. These symptoms often indicate an underlying dental issue that needs immediate attention to prevent more serious health impacts.

Contact Us

If you have a dental pain please don’t hesitate to contact us on

(02) 9636 8888 or
after hours on
0478 468 689

and we will do our best to ensure that the problem is rectified as soon as possible.

It’s Crucial to Address
Toothache and Swelling

Ignoring sings of toothache and swelling not only worsens your
condition but can also affect your overall health and wellbeing.

To avoid any complications, we urge you to book an appointment
with Family Focus Dental at your earliest convenience.

Identifying Symptoms of
Toothache and Swelling

Sudden onset of pain, which may be mild to severe

Pain that may be throbbing, constant, or intermittent

Discomfort spreading to the head, ear, and jaw

Swelling around the tooth and inside the mouth

Swelling of the jaw and face

Pain during chewing

Bleeding from the tooth or gums

Sensitivity to changes in temperature or to sweet foods

Identifying Symptoms of
Toothache and Swelling

  • Sudden onset of pain, which may be mild to severe

  • Pain that may be throbbing, constant, or intermittent

  • Discomfort spreading to the head, ear, and jaw

  • Swelling of the jaw and face

  • Pain during chewing

  • Bleeding from the tooth or gums

  • Sensitivity to changes in temperature or to sweet foods

Common Causes of
Toothache and Swelling

Tooth decay

Dental trauma

Cracked or loose filings

Inflamed tooth pulp

Receding gum

Dental abscesses

Other potential causes might be sinus infections,
mouth ulcers or jaw disorders.

  • Tooth decay

  • Dental trauma

  • Cracked or loose filings

  • Inflamed tooth pulp

  • Receding gum

  • Dental abscesses

  • Other potential causes might be sinus infections, mouth ulcers, or jaw disorders.

Common Causes of
Toothache and Swelling

You should seek immediate
medical attention if you experience

Toothache persisting for more than two days

Fever (temperature above 38°C)

Difficulty breathing or swallowing

Sings of infection like redness, swelling, painful areas, or foul discharge

You should seek immediate
medical attention if you experience

  • Toothache persisting for more than two days

  • Fever (temperature above 38°C)

  • Difficulty breathing or swallowing

  • Sings of infection like redness, swelling, painful areas, or foul discharge

Diagnosis and Treatment Options
at Family Focus Dental

Our skilled dental team will perform a thorough examination,
including X-rays if necessary, to diagnose your condition accurately.

Treatment may include

Cleaning

To remove plaque and tartar, promoting healthy gums and teeth

Antibiotics

Prescribed when there is an infection to help reduce swelling and eliminate bacteria.

Dental Fillings

To restore decayed teeth and prevent further decay.

Extractions

Performed when a tooth is beyond repair, ensuring it does not affect
surrounding teeth.

Root Canal Therapy

To treat infected or severely decayed teeth, saving them from extraction.

Our skilled dental team will perform a thorough examination, including X-rays
if necessary, to diagnose your condition accurately.

Diagnosis and Treatment Options
at Family Focus Dental

Treatment may include

  • Cleaning

To remove plaque and tartar, promoting healthy gums and teeth

  • Antibiotics

Prescribed when there is an infection to help reduce swelling and eliminate
bacteria.

  • Dental Fillings

To restore decayed teeth and prevent further decay.

  • Extractions

Performed when a tooth is beyond repair, ensuring it does not affect
surrounding teeth.

  • Root Canal Therapy

To treat infected or severely decayed teeth, saving them from extraction.

How care recommendations
before your visit

Maintain oral hygiene by brushing with fluoride toothpaste after each meal
and using a soft toothbrush if experiencing soreness.

Manage pain with recommended over-the-counter pain relievers, strictly
following the dosage instructions.

Apply a cold compress to the affected area to reduce swelling and
alleviate pain.

Rinse with warm salt water to soothe a mild toothache
(note : not suitable for children).

  • Maintain oral hygiene by brushing with fluoride toothpaste after each meal
    and using a soft toothbrush if experiencing soreness.

  • Manage pain with recommended over-the-counter pain relievers, strictly following the dosage instructions.

  • Apply a cold compress to the affected area to reduce swelling and alleviate pain.

  • Rinse with warm salt water to soothe a mild toothache (note: not suitable for children).

How care recommendations
before your visit

Preventative Measures

Regular dental check-ups, diligent brushing and flossing, a balanced diet,
and avoiding smoking are crucial in preventing dental problems.

At Family Focus Dental, we are dedicated to providing expert, affordable,
and accessible dental care to ensure the health and satisfaction of our community.
Experience the relief you deserve and restore your smile with us.

Book your next available
appointment online today.

For more detailed information on toothache and swelling, visit our reference :
Health Direct - Toothache and Swelling.