{"id":514,"date":"2024-10-30T16:54:32","date_gmt":"2024-10-30T16:54:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lifetimedentalga.com\/blog\/?p=227"},"modified":"2024-10-30T16:54:32","modified_gmt":"2024-10-30T16:54:32","slug":"how-to-sleep-when-you-have-a-toothache","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lifetimedentalga.com\/blog\/how-to-sleep-when-you-have-a-toothache\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Sleep When You Have a Toothache"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Having a toothache<\/a> during the day is an entirely different experience than having one when you\u2019re trying to sleep. The pain can sometimes be so intense that it can keep you awake, and without the distractions of day-to-day life, that can make it feel even worse. If you\u2019re experiencing a toothache and can\u2019t get your much-needed shuteye, here are some tips to help you finally get the rest you deserve.<\/p>\n

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Elevate Your Head<\/h2>\n

If you\u2019re experiencing a toothache at bedtime, make sure you call your dentist as soon as they open in the morning for an emergency appointment. In the meantime, try to get some rest. If possible, lie down with your head elevated so your blood doesn\u2019t rush to your head. When this happens, it can intensify the pain in your tooth and prevent you from falling asleep.<\/p>\n

Try OTC Medication<\/h2>\n

If you are in severe pain, try taking an over-the-counter pain medicine and see if that helps. Keep in mind that even if it does, you should still contact your dentist as soon as possible. Do not rely on taking pain medicine to \u201cwait it out\u201d as toothaches rarely get better on their own, and it is not advisable to take pain medicine (even OTC) for an extended period of time.<\/p>\n

Watch Your Diet<\/h2>\n

If possible, avoid eating acidic, cold, or hard foods right before you head to bed, as these can aggravate your toothache and make the pain worse right as you\u2019re supposed to be relaxing. Furthermore, avoid chewing on the side of the mouth with the aching tooth if possible.<\/p>\n

Rinse with Mouthwash<\/h2>\n

Even if you\u2019re not a regular mouthwash user, it can come in handy if you have a toothache because the alcohol can both numb and disinfect your teeth as you swish. You can also try using a solution of warm or room-temperature saltwater to help keep your mouth clean if it hurts too much to brush.<\/p>\n

Remember, it is important to contact your dentist as soon as possible if you are experiencing a toothache that lasts more than 24 hours; however, if you find yourself struggling to sleep due to pain, try these tips to get some much-needed relief and some even more important rest!<\/p>\n

About Dr. Her<\/h2>\n

Dr. Shue Her<\/a> knows that when it comes to your oral health, accidents happen. That\u2019s why at Lifetime Dental of Gainesville, Dr. Her and the team are ready to assist you with your dental emergency! If you are experiencing an injury or toothache, don\u2019t hesitate to call us as soon as possible for an urgent appointment. We\u2019ll do our best to diagnose and treat your pain that very same day, so you can get back to feeling your best and putting your best face forward!<\/p>\n

To schedule an emergency dental appointment, please visit our website<\/a> or call us today at 770-536-6688.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Having a toothache during the day is an entirely different experience than having one when you\u2019re trying to sleep. The pain can sometimes be so intense that it can keep you awake, and without the distractions of day-to-day life, that can make it feel even worse. If you\u2019re experiencing a toothache and can\u2019t get your […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":228,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-514","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.lifetimedentalga.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/514","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.lifetimedentalga.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.lifetimedentalga.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.lifetimedentalga.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.lifetimedentalga.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=514"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.lifetimedentalga.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/514\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.lifetimedentalga.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/228"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.lifetimedentalga.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=514"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.lifetimedentalga.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=514"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.lifetimedentalga.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=514"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}