What to do right now
- Call as early as you can so we can hold a same-day urgent slot if available.
- Avoid very hot, very cold, and very hard foods on the painful side.
- If swelling appears, track whether it is getting bigger over hours.
- Bring your medication list and ID to speed up your visit.
If ibuprofen or acetaminophen no longer controls pain, that is often a sign the tooth needs same-day evaluation.