Tooth hurts when you bite down or chew? Learn the common causes, what to do today, and when it’s urgent. Urgent Dental Las Vegas: (702) 228-1106.

A loose adult tooth is never normal, but it can often be saved if it’s checked early. Today, avoid wiggling it, chew on the other side, stick to soft foods, and keep the area clean. Call a dentist soon. Call right away if the tooth got loose after an injury, has moved out of place, […]

If you have a chipped tooth, rinse your mouth with warm water, save any pieces, and use a cold compress if your lip or face is sore. Small chips usually aren’t an emergency, but call a dentist soon to protect the tooth. Call right away if you have pain, bleeding that won’t stop, a large […]

A tooth abscess is a pocket of infection, usually at the root of a tooth or in the gum beside it. Common signs are a throbbing toothache, pain when biting, a pimple-like bump on the gum, a bad taste, or swelling. An abscess won’t heal on its own, so call a dentist promptly, and go […]

Wisdom tooth pain usually comes from a tooth that’s coming in, is stuck under the gum, or has an infected flap of gum over it. Warm salt water rinses, a cold compress, and an over-the-counter pain reliever can help for now. If the pain lasts more than a few days, or you have swelling, fever, […]

A swollen cheek or jaw is often caused by a tooth or gum infection, an irritated wisdom tooth, or normal healing after dental work. Use a cold compress, keep your head raised, and call a dentist today. Go to the ER right away if the swelling is spreading quickly or you have trouble breathing or […]