When should I go to the ER for toothache?

Go to the ER or call 911 for: Swelling spreading to the eye, neck, or under the tongue; Trouble swallowing or breathing; High fever with facial swelling.

When is toothache an urgent care visit?

Get care today for: Swelling of the gum or face; Fever with tooth pain.

How can I treat toothache at home?

Rinse with warm salt water An over-the-counter pain reliever as the label directs Call a dentist for the next available visit

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Toothache: dentist or ER?

A toothache usually needs a dentist, not an ER. Swelling that spreads can mean an abscess and needs care the same day.

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🔴 Go to the ER or call 911 if there is

Swelling spreading to the eye, neck, or under the tongue
Trouble swallowing or breathing
High fever with facial swelling

🟠 Get care today if there is

Swelling of the gum or face
Fever with tooth pain

🟢 What helps at home

Rinse with warm salt water
An over-the-counter pain reliever as the label directs
Call a dentist for the next available visit

Learn more from MedlinePlus, the U.S. National Library of Medicine: Toothache →. This guide is general information for adults and caregivers. It is not medical advice, it cannot cover every case, and it is not a substitute for a clinician who can examine the person. When in doubt, seek care. FreeDoc is not affiliated with or endorsed by the National Library of Medicine.

Toothache: dentist or ER?

🔴 Go to the ER or call 911 if there is

🟠 Get care today if there is

🟢 What helps at home

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