Toothache at Home: What It May Mean and What to Do
Toothache at home — likely causes, how to ease it now and when it is urgent.
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Symptom guide
Record the symptom, check urgent warning signs and understand what information helps a dental assessment.
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Sudden Severe Tooth Pain
Sudden severe tooth pain — likely causes, what to do now and when it is urgent.
Read the guide →Tooth Pain When Biting or Chewing
Tooth pain when biting or chewing — likely causes such as a crack or filling problem, and what to do.
Read the guide →Sensitive Teeth in an Older or Homebound Patient
Sensitive teeth in an older or homebound patient — common causes and how to ease and check them.
Read the guide →Cracked Tooth
A cracked tooth — how it feels, why it needs checking and what to do meanwhile.
Read the guide →Chipped Tooth
A chipped tooth — usually minor, why to check it and what to do meanwhile.
Read the guide →Broken Tooth
A broken tooth — what to do now, how to protect it and when it is urgent.
Read the guide →Loose Adult Tooth
A loose adult tooth — why it happens, what to avoid and getting it checked.
Read the guide →Lost Filling
A lost filling — why to repair it, how to protect the tooth and getting it assessed.
Read the guide →Lost Crown or Dental Bridge
A lost crown or dental bridge — protecting the tooth, keeping the crown and getting it refixed.
Read the guide →Visible Tooth Decay or a Tooth Hole
Visible tooth decay or a hole in a tooth — what it means and why to treat it early.
Read the guide →Root Caries in Older Adults
Root caries in older adults — why the root surface decays, and how to prevent and treat it.
Read the guide →Retained Root or Tooth Stump
A retained root or tooth stump — why it needs assessing and what may be done.
Read the guide →Food Trapping Between Teeth
Food trapping between teeth — why it happens and how to clean and check it.
Read the guide →Jaw Pain and Temporomandibular Joint Symptoms
Jaw pain and temporomandibular joint symptoms — common causes and how to ease them.
Read the guide →Bleeding Gums
Bleeding gums — usually early gum inflammation, what to do and when to get checked.
Read the guide →Swollen Gums
Swollen gums — common causes, home care and when it needs prompt attention.
Read the guide →Painful or Tender Gums
Painful or tender gums — likely causes, soothing measures and when to get checked.
Read the guide →Receding Gums
Receding gums — why they recede, the risks and how to slow it down.
Read the guide →Signs of Gum Disease
Signs of gum disease — what to look for and why acting early protects the teeth.
Read the guide →Gum Abscess
A gum abscess — what it is, what to do now and when it is an emergency.
Read the guide →Pus, a Bad Taste or Drainage From the Gum
Pus, a bad taste or drainage from the gum — a sign of infection and what to do.
Read the guide →Loose Teeth Caused by Gum Disease
Loose teeth caused by gum disease — what it means and why prompt gum care matters.
Read the guide →Gum Overgrowth Associated With Medication
Gum overgrowth associated with medication — why it happens and how it is managed.
Read the guide →Mouth Ulcer
A mouth ulcer — usually harmless, how to soothe it and when to get it checked.
Read the guide →Recurring Mouth Ulcers
Recurring mouth ulcers — common triggers and when a pattern is worth checking.
Read the guide →Mouth Ulcer That Is Not Healing
A mouth ulcer that is not healing — why a three-week ulcer needs prompt checking.
Read the guide →White Patch in the Mouth
A white patch in the mouth — when it is worth checking and why persistence matters.
Read the guide →Red Patch in the Mouth
A red patch in the mouth — why a persistent red area needs prompt checking.
Read the guide →Lump or Swelling Inside the Mouth
A lump or swelling inside the mouth — when to get it checked and why persistence matters.
Read the guide →Oral Thrush
Oral thrush — what it looks like, who gets it and how it is treated.
Read the guide →Burning Mouth Symptoms
Burning mouth symptoms — possible causes and why it is worth assessing.
Read the guide →Cracks at the Corners of the Mouth
Cracks at the corners of the mouth — common causes and how they are treated.
Read the guide →Dry Mouth
Dry mouth — why it happens, its risks and how to ease and protect against it.
Read the guide →Excessive Saliva or Drooling
Excessive saliva or drooling — why it happens and how the cause is assessed.
Read the guide →Persistent Bad Breath
Persistent bad breath — the common mouth causes and how to tackle them.
Read the guide →Changes in Taste
Changes in taste — possible mouth-related causes and when to have them checked.
Read the guide →Pain or Difficulty When Chewing
Pain or difficulty when chewing — likely causes and why to have it assessed.
Read the guide →Difficulty Opening the Mouth
Difficulty opening the mouth — possible causes, self-care and the urgent warning signs.
Read the guide →Swallowing Difficulty and Oral Health Problems
Swallowing difficulty and oral health — why it matters and how mouth care is kept safe.
Read the guide →Signs of Oral Pain in a Non-Verbal Patient
Signs of oral pain in a non-verbal patient — behaviour clues and checking the mouth.
Read the guide →Loose Dentures
Loose dentures — why they loosen and how the fit can be restored.
Read the guide →Broken or Cracked Dentures
A broken or cracked denture — what to do, what not to do and how it is repaired.
Read the guide →Denture Sore Spots
Denture sore spots — why they happen, resting the area and getting the denture adjusted.
Read the guide →Difficulty Chewing With Dentures
Difficulty chewing with dentures — why it happens and how chewing comfort is restored.
Read the guide →Denture Odour and Hygiene Problems
Denture odour and hygiene problems — how to clean dentures properly and when to have them checked.
Read the guide →Lost or Misplaced Dentures
Lost or misplaced dentures — what to check, and how a replacement is arranged.
Read the guide →Frequent Dependence on Denture Adhesive
Frequent dependence on denture adhesive — what it signals and how a better fit is restored.
Read the guide →Facial Swelling From a Possible Dental Problem
Facial swelling from a possible dental problem — the emergency warning signs and acting quickly.
Read the guide →Jaw Swelling
Jaw swelling — possible causes, the emergency warning signs and when to act fast.
Read the guide →Dental Injury After a Fall
A dental injury after a fall — what to do, keeping tooth pieces and when to seek emergency care.
Read the guide →Lip or Tongue Injury
An injury to the lip or tongue — controlling bleeding and when it needs to be seen.
Read the guide →Possible Causes of Bleeding From the Mouth
Possible causes of bleeding from the mouth — first aid and when it is an emergency.
Read the guide →Complete Tooth Loss in an Older or Homebound Adult
Complete tooth loss in an older or homebound adult — the impact and how dentures can be arranged at home.
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