Wisdom Tooth Pain? Get Fast Relief
Impacted or infected wisdom teeth cause throbbing pain, swelling, and difficulty opening your mouth. Call us to relieve the pain and find out whether extraction is the answer.
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Wisdom teeth are the last molars to come through, usually in the late teens or early twenties. Because they often lack the room to erupt properly, they can become impacted, trapped against neighboring teeth or the jaw, leading to pain, infection, and swelling.
If your wisdom teeth are flaring up, Emergency Dentist of Spokane can relieve your discomfort, treat any infection, and advise whether removal is the right long-term solution.
Symptoms of Wisdom Tooth Trouble
- Throbbing or aching pain at the back of the jaw.
- Red, swollen, or tender gums around the emerging tooth.
- A bad taste or bad breath from trapped food and bacteria.
- Jaw stiffness and difficulty opening your mouth fully.
- Headache or earache on the affected side.
- Swelling of the jaw or face in more severe cases.
Temporary Relief at Home
These can ease discomfort until you are seen, but they do not treat the cause:
- Rinse with warm salt water several times a day to reduce inflammation and clean the area.
- Take over-the-counter pain relief such as ibuprofen, following the label.
- Apply a cold compress to the outside of your jaw for swelling.
- Keep the area clean and avoid chewing on that side.
When to Seek Urgent Care
Call us urgently if the swelling is spreading, you have a fever, you cannot open your mouth properly, or swallowing is becoming difficult. These can indicate a serious infection (pericoronitis) that needs prompt treatment.
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Care You Can Trust in Spokane
Emergency Dentist of Spokane is a licensed, insured dental practice serving Spokane and the surrounding communities. The first-aid guidance on this page follows the same principles taught by the American Dental Association (ADA) and the American Association of Endodontists, and every treatment we recommend is explained and itemized before we begin, so you always know your options and costs up front.
We treat patients of all ages, with or without insurance, and we hold same-day appointments open for genuine emergencies. If you are unsure whether your symptoms need urgent care, call 509-284-8636 and a member of our team will help you decide. You can also read more about our practice or review typical emergency dental costs.
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Wisdom Tooth Flaring Up? Call Us
We will relieve the pain fast and advise on the best long-term solution.