Olga Kolesnikova
General dentist, chief doctor of the clinic
What to do if you have a toothache
Toothache rarely goes away on its own: it usually means there is inflammation in or around the tooth. Painkillers help you hold on until you see a dentist, but they do not treat the cause. Here is what you can do at home, what to avoid and when to see a doctor urgently.
See a doctor urgently if:
- Your cheek, lip or gum is swollen and the swelling is growing.
- You have a fever or feel unwell.
- It is hard to swallow, breathe or open your mouth — call 103 (ambulance).
- Severe pain after an injury: a tooth is broken, loose or knocked out. Hold a knocked-out permanent tooth by the crown, not the root, put it in milk and come straight away.
What you can do at home
- Rinse your mouth with warm water and gently floss between your teeth — sometimes trapped food causes the pain.
- Take a painkiller that has suited you before, strictly following the instructions. If you have health conditions, are pregnant, or it is for a child — ask a doctor or pharmacist first.
- Apply something cold to the outside of your cheek — through a cloth, 10–15 minutes at a time with breaks. It may reduce swelling.
- Sleep with your head raised — the pain usually throbs less.
- Book a dentist even if the pain has eased.
What to avoid
- Warming your cheek or using hot compresses — with a pus infection, heat can make the swelling worse.
- Putting a tablet (such as aspirin) on the tooth or gum — it burns the lining of the mouth.
- Taking antibiotics without a prescription — they do not cure a bad tooth and can mask the problem.
- Rinsing with vodka or applying garlic — it burns the gum.
- Putting off the visit because a painkiller made the pain go away.
Why a tooth hurts
- Caries — the tooth reacts to sweet and cold food, and the pain passes quickly.
- Pulpitis — inflammation of the nerve: severe pain, often at night, lasting long after cold or hot food.
- Periodontitis — inflammation at the root: it hurts to bite, the tooth feels “taller”, the gum may swell.
- Wisdom tooth — the gum behind the last tooth hurts and swells, and it is hard to open your mouth.
- Gum inflammation, sensitive enamel or a cracked tooth.
- Sometimes it feels like a toothache but the cause is sinusitis or the jaw joint. The doctor will name the exact cause after an examination and an X-ray.
How OLIO can help
- An examination and a periapical X-ray right at the clinic — the doctor finds the cause of the pain.
- The main goal of the first visit is to find the cause and relieve acute pain. Treatment is done under anaesthesia.
- If several visits are needed, the doctor makes a plan and tells you the price in advance.
- We are open every day: Monday–Saturday 8:00–20:00, Sunday 8:00–14:00. If the pain is severe, call us — we will try to see you the same day.
Prices
| Service | Price |
|---|---|
| Dentist examination | ≈ 800 som |
| Periapical X-ray | ≈ 250 som |
| Pulpitis treatment, single-canal tooth | ≈ 1,850 som |
| Pulpitis treatment, three-canal tooth | ≈ 4,650 som |
The final price is set only after the doctor's examination. It may be higher if an X-ray is needed or the case is more complex, or lower if there is less work. Prices are per item (one tooth, one crown, one implant).
Doctors
Kristina Ryzhova
General dentist
Akmaral Omurzakova
General dentist
Frequently asked questions
Can I wait until the morning?
If there is no swelling or fever and it is not hard to swallow or breathe — usually yes: a painkiller taken as directed and a cold compress on the outside will help. Call us in the morning. If swelling or fever appears, you need urgent help.
Why did the tooth stop hurting on its own?
Sometimes it means the nerve has died and the inflammation has moved deeper, to the root. The tooth should be checked by a dentist even if it no longer hurts.
Does treating a painful tooth hurt?
Treatment is done under anaesthesia. If you are very anxious or need a lot of work, it can be done under sedation.
How much does treatment cost?
Prices for the examination, X-ray and nerve treatment are in the table above. The final price depends on the cause of the pain — the doctor will tell you after the examination.