Toothache evaluation and dental care in Keene, NH

Emergency Toothache Relief Starts With an Evaluation

A toothache that will not go away can make it difficult to eat, sleep, or concentrate. Dr. Alan Ross can evaluate severe dental pain and discuss treatment. We always make time to help with a dental emergency. New patients are welcome.

Call About Emergency Toothache Relief

Call 603-357-6767 to discuss your symptoms and appointment availability.

Dr. Alan Ross · Keene, New Hampshire

When Is a Toothache an Emergency?

Severe, persistent, or throbbing tooth pain may indicate infection or deep decay. Pain accompanied by swelling or fever needs prompt assessment.

Important: If you have difficulty breathing or swallowing, rapidly spreading facial swelling, or uncontrolled bleeding, seek emergency medical care immediately.

How we can help

Toothache Symptoms and Related Dental Problems

Persistent or Throbbing Toothache

A strong toothache may require treatment beyond temporary pain relief. An examination helps determine why the tooth hurts.

Toothache After a Chipped Tooth

A broken or cracked tooth can expose sensitive areas, causing sharp pain when biting or drinking. Prompt evaluation can help protect the tooth.

Pain After a Tooth Is Knocked Out

A knocked-out permanent tooth is a time-sensitive emergency. Call immediately and bring the tooth kept moist in milk or saliva.

Toothache Caused by an Abscess

Throbbing pain, swelling, fever, or an unpleasant taste can be signs of dental infection. A dentist should assess these symptoms.

Toothache From a Lost Filling or Crown

An exposed tooth can become sensitive or painful after a restoration comes loose. Evaluation can identify options for repairing it.

Know where to turn

Emergency Dentist or Emergency Room?

Dental pain and injuries need timely attention. Use this guide to help decide whom to contact.

Dental care

Call Dr. Alan Ross

For urgent toothache care in Keene, NH

  1. Persistent or Throbbing Toothache

    Persistent or throbbing pain can signal infection or deep decay. Call for an evaluation and appropriate treatment.

  2. Toothache After a Chipped Tooth

    A damaged tooth may need protection and repair to restore its function and appearance.

  3. Pain After a Tooth Is Knocked Out

    Call immediately. Keep a knocked-out permanent tooth moist in milk while seeking dental care without delay.

  4. Toothache Caused by an Abscess

    Localized swelling or a bad taste can indicate infection. Call promptly so we can evaluate and treat the source.

  5. Toothache From a Lost Filling or Crown

    Exposed tooth structure can become sensitive. Contact us about replacing or repairing the restoration.

New patients are welcome.

We always make time to help with a dental emergency. Call to discuss your symptoms and appointment availability.

Call 603-357-6767

Emergency medical care

Go to the Emergency Room

Call 911 for a life-threatening emergency.

  • Trouble breathing or swallowing

    Especially when swelling affects your mouth, throat, or neck.

  • Severe or spreading swelling

    Swelling affecting your eye or vision, or spreading into your neck, needs immediate medical attention.

  • Heavy bleeding that will not stop

    Seek emergency medical care for uncontrolled bleeding from the mouth.

  • Serious facial or jaw injury

    Go to the emergency room for a serious injury or a suspected broken jaw.

Medical care may be the first step.

An emergency department can help manage acute symptoms. Follow-up dental treatment may still be needed.

Life-threatening emergency? Call 911

What About a Mild Toothache?

Even mild or dull tooth pain should not be ignored if it persists. Contact the office before the symptoms worsen.

Contact us about a dull or mild toothache, a small chip or crack, or an object stuck between your teeth.

Emergency Toothache Relief in Keene, NH

Dealing with a severe toothache? Call Dr. Alan Ross to discuss dental care.

Call 603-357-6767