{"id":414,"date":"2023-01-03T19:29:30","date_gmt":"2023-01-03T19:29:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.berquistdentistry.com\/blog\/?p=414"},"modified":"2023-02-07T19:35:10","modified_gmt":"2023-02-07T19:35:10","slug":"is-facial-pain-always-a-dental-emergency","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.berquistdentistry.com\/blog\/is-facial-pain-always-a-dental-emergency\/","title":{"rendered":"Is Facial Pain Always a Dental Emergency?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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If you\u2019ve ever suffered from an intensely throbbing toothache, unbearable headache, or some other type of issue that made your mouth or face hurt, then you know all about how debilitating facial pain can sometimes be. But how do you know when this discomfort is serious enough to warrant a trip to see your emergency dentist<\/a>; is facial pain always<\/em> considered a dental emergency, or can it be safely left unaddressed? Here are some dental problems that are known for causing facial pain and why it\u2019s usually in your best interest to contact your dentist for treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

What Causes Facial Pain?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Facial pain is technically a unifying term for anyone who experiences pain or discomfort in their face, cheeks, mouth, or forehead. But since this actually refers to a symptom<\/em> and not a specific condition, it has several potential causes and can vary greatly in terms of intensity, location, duration, and how it\u2019s resolved. Some types of facial pain are temporary and resolve on their own, while others may lead to chronic and seemingly unbearable pain that necessitates professional care. A few potential reasons for facial pain include but aren\u2019t limited to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n