Severe Tooth Pain
Intense tooth pain signals a serious problem
What is severe tooth pain?
Severe tooth pain that disrupts your daily life is a dental emergency. This level of pain often indicates infection, deep decay, or nerve damage that requires immediate treatment - often with a root canal followed by a protective crown.
Why should you treat it now?
Severe tooth pain rarely improves on its own. Infection can spread to other teeth, jawbone, or even become life-threatening. Same-day treatment can provide relief and save your tooth.
What are the symptoms of severe tooth pain?
If you have severe tooth pain, your tooth typically signals trouble through several recognizable patterns. The most common warning signs include:
- Intense, throbbing pain
- Pain that wakes you at night
- Swelling in face or jaw
- Fever accompanying tooth pain
- Pain radiating to ear or head
What causes severe tooth pain?
Severe Tooth Pain usually develops from a small number of predictable causes — most often biting forces, wear, or underlying decay. The leading causes are:
- Infected tooth pulp (abscess)
- Deep cavity reaching the nerve
- Cracked tooth exposing nerve
- Failed previous dental work
- Gum infection affecting tooth
How does Dr. Rad treat severe tooth pain?
Treatment depends on severity, but Dr. Rad's approach to severe tooth pain typically follows one of these clinical paths:
Treatment Options for Severe Tooth Pain
Depending on severity, Dr. Rad may recommend one of the following treatments. Each is performed in-office at our Woodland Hills location.
Root Canal Therapy
Root canal treatment in Woodland Hills — relieve tooth pain and save your natural tooth. Gentle, same-day root canal care from Dr. Rad.
Learn MoreSame-Day CEREC Crowns
Get a permanent crown in a single visit with CEREC technology — no temporaries, no second appointment.
Learn MoreEmergency Dental Care
Emergency dentist in Woodland Hills, CA — same-day appointments for toothaches, broken teeth, lost crowns, and dental injuries. Call (818) 884-4224 now.
Learn MoreHow can you prevent severe tooth pain?
While not every case is preventable, most severe tooth pain can be avoided by following a few proven habits:
Severe Tooth Pain FAQ
Find answers to common questions about dental crowns and our services
In most cases, yes. After a root canal, the tooth becomes more brittle. A crown protects it from fracture and restores full function.
What other dental problems do we treat?
Medically reviewed by Dr. Morad Masour Rad, DDS · Last reviewed
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