{"id":579,"date":"2026-07-14T10:01:51","date_gmt":"2026-07-14T10:01:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/smilestonedentalcare.in\/blog\/?p=579"},"modified":"2026-07-14T10:38:14","modified_gmt":"2026-07-14T10:38:14","slug":"what-to-do-during-a-sudden-toothache","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/smilestonedentalcare.in\/blog\/what-to-do-during-a-sudden-toothache\/","title":{"rendered":"What to Do During a\u00a0Sudden Toothache"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By\u00a0<strong>Dr. Aparna Gupta, MDS (Endodontics)<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00b7\u00a0 Smilestone Dental Care, New Town Kolkata<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"766\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/smilestonedentalcare.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/download-1-1-766x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-582\" srcset=\"https:\/\/smilestonedentalcare.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/download-1-1-766x1024.jpg 766w, https:\/\/smilestonedentalcare.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/download-1-1-224x300.jpg 224w, https:\/\/smilestonedentalcare.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/download-1-1-768x1026.jpg 768w, https:\/\/smilestonedentalcare.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/download-1-1.jpg 820w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 766px) 100vw, 766px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><em>At Smilestone Dental Care, New Town Kolkata, you see exactly what the dentist sees \u2014 explained clearly before any treatment begins.\u00a0<\/em><strong>Patient consent obtained.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The short answer:<\/strong>\u00a0Rinse with warm salt water, hold a cold compress to your cheek, and take a painkiller at the correct dose. Then call your dentist. These steps ease the pain for a few hours \u2014 but they do not treat the cause. Only professional dental care does.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>Why the Pain Feels So Sudden<\/h2>\n<hr\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A toothache that arrives out of nowhere has usually been building quietly for weeks, sometimes months. A cavity you didn&#8217;t know about finally touches the nerve. A hairline crack gives way under biting pressure. Or a root infection that&#8217;s been sitting dormant decides to flare \u2014 often at night, often when your dentist is closed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Teeth don&#8217;t hurt until damage reaches the inner pulp, where the nerve lives. By the time you feel it, the problem is already significant. Don&#8217;t wait it out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Common causes include:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Deep decay<\/strong>\u00a0that has reached the nerve<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>A dental abscess<\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 infection at the root tip or in the surrounding gum<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>A cracked or fractured tooth<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>A lost or loose filling<\/strong>\u00a0exposing the inner tooth<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Advanced gum disease<\/strong>\u00a0progressing around a tooth root<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>A partially erupted wisdom tooth<\/strong>\u00a0pressing on its neighbours<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2>3 Safe Steps You Can Take Right Now<\/h2>\n<hr\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These are not treatments. They are bridges \u2014 ways to get through the next few hours until you can be seen. Use them, and then pick up the phone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Warm Saltwater Rinse<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Half a teaspoon of salt dissolved in a glass of warm water. Swish gently for 30 seconds, then spit. Clears debris, calms minor inflammation, disrupts bacteria near an infected gum. Repeat every couple of hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>2. Cold Compress on the Outside of Your Cheek<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Wrap ice cubes in a thin cloth or use a gel pack. Hold it against the outside of your cheek on the painful side for 15\u201320 minutes, then remove for 15\u201320 minutes. Reduces swelling and numbs the area temporarily.\u00a0<strong>Never apply ice directly to the tooth or gum.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>3. An Over-the-Counter Painkiller<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Paracetamol or ibuprofen at the dose shown on the packaging. Do not exceed the recommended dose. And don&#8217;t crush a tablet and press it onto the tooth \u2014 this is a common home remedy that actually burns the soft tissue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\u26a0\ufe0f Also avoid<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hot drinks, very sweet food, and chewing on the painful side \u2014 all of these irritate an already inflamed nerve. Stick to cool, soft food on the other side until you&#8217;ve been seen.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"572\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/smilestonedentalcare.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/download-8-572x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-588\" srcset=\"https:\/\/smilestonedentalcare.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/download-8-572x1024.jpg 572w, https:\/\/smilestonedentalcare.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/download-8-167x300.jpg 167w, https:\/\/smilestonedentalcare.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/download-8.jpg 680w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 572px) 100vw, 572px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Save this and share it with someone in pain right now. These steps ease discomfort \u2014 but&nbsp;<strong>they are not a replacement for seeing a dentist.<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;|&nbsp; Smilestone Dental Care, New Town Kolkata.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Is the pain getting worse?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Don&#8217;t wait for it to become unbearable. Call Smilestone Dental Care in New Town, Rajarhat \u2014 we&#8217;ll do our best to see you the same day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"tel:+91XXXXXXXXXX\">\ud83d\udcde Call Us Now<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">\u25b6 Watch on Instagram<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>See Dr. Aparna Gupta in Action<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Watch how we handle dental emergencies at Smilestone Dental Care, New Town Kolkata \u2014 from the first consultation to relief.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DYq0ZL4sm8t\/?igsh=MWNiNHNvNjl5amln\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Watch the Reel<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>Warning Signs You Cannot Ignore<\/h2>\n<hr\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Most toothaches are painful but manageable overnight. The ones below are dental emergencies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\ud83d\udea8 Go to a hospital emergency room immediately if you have:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Difficulty breathing or swallowing alongside dental pain and facial swelling. This is no longer a dental problem \u2014 it is a medical emergency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Visible swelling<\/strong>\u00a0of the face, cheek, jaw, or under the chin<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Fever<\/strong>\u00a0alongside the toothache<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Severe, constant pain<\/strong>\u00a0that does not respond to painkillers at all<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Pus or a foul taste<\/strong>\u00a0near the painful tooth<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>A tooth knocked out<\/strong>\u00a0or badly fractured in an accident<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Difficulty opening your mouth<\/strong>\u00a0more than a centimetre or two<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A dental abscess can spread into the deeper spaces of the neck and jaw \u2014 and it can move fast. Do not take a &#8220;let&#8217;s see how tomorrow goes&#8221; approach when there is swelling in your face.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/smilestonedentalcare.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/download-9-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/smilestonedentalcare.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/download-9-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/smilestonedentalcare.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/download-9-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/smilestonedentalcare.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/download-9.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><em>The treatment chair at Smilestone Dental Care, New Town \u2014 with an overhead screen to keep you comfortable and distracted during your appointment.\u00a0<\/em><strong>Patient consent obtained.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>What Happens When You Come In<\/h2>\n<hr\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At Smilestone Dental Care \u2014 a specialist dental clinic in New Town Kolkata \u2014 the first thing Dr. Aparna Gupta does is find out exactly what is causing your pain. A digital X-ray gives a clear image of the root, surrounding bone, and tissue almost instantly. You can see it on a large in-clinic screen as Dr. Gupta walks you through what she&#8217;s seeing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No guesswork. No vague explanations. And no surprise bills \u2014 a written cost estimate is provided before any treatment begins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Treatment depends on what the examination finds:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Deep decay reaching the nerve<\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 a filling or root canal treatment is usually needed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>A dental abscess<\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 drainage and antibiotics come first<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>A cracked tooth<\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 options range from a crown to extraction depending on how far the crack extends<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>A lost filling<\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 a temporary or permanent restoration can often be placed the same day<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The goal is always to save the tooth. Dr. Aparna Gupta is an endodontist in Rajarhat with a special focus on\u00a0<strong>microscope-assisted root canal treatment<\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 a technique that gives far greater precision than conventional RCT, and is often the difference between saving and losing a tooth.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"576\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/smilestonedentalcare.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/download-10-576x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-606\" srcset=\"https:\/\/smilestonedentalcare.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/download-10-576x1024.jpg 576w, https:\/\/smilestonedentalcare.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/download-10-169x300.jpg 169w, https:\/\/smilestonedentalcare.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/download-10.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 576px) 100vw, 576px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Microscope-assisted root canal treatment at Smilestone Dental Care, New Town Kolkata. The surgical operating microscope gives a level of precision simply not possible by eye.\u00a0<\/em><strong>Patient consent obtained.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>About Smilestone Dental Care, New Town<\/h2>\n<hr\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Smilestone Dental Care is located in Rajarhat, New Town Kolkata \u2014 a short drive from City Centre 2, near the Biswa Bangla Gate, and accessible from Action Area I, II, and III, Chinar Park, Baguiati, Teghoria, and VIP Road. If you&#8217;ve been searching for a\u00a0<strong>dentist near me<\/strong>\u00a0or\u00a0<strong>dental care near me<\/strong>\u00a0in New Town or Rajarhat, Smilestone is one of the closest specialist options in the area.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"473\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/smilestonedentalcare.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/download-11-473x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-613\" srcset=\"https:\/\/smilestonedentalcare.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/download-11-473x1024.jpg 473w, https:\/\/smilestonedentalcare.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/download-11-139x300.jpg 139w, https:\/\/smilestonedentalcare.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/download-11.jpg 680w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 473px) 100vw, 473px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">The Smilestone Dental Care reception \u2014 New Town, Rajarhat, Kolkata. Our team is ready to help from the moment you walk in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udd2c <strong>Surgical Operating Microscope<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Used for precision microscope-assisted root canal treatment \u2014 a significant step above conventional RCT.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83e\ude7b<strong>Digital X-Rays on Large Screens<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Instant imaging. Less radiation. You see your own X-ray and understand your diagnosis clearly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udccb<strong>Written Cost Estimate Before Treatment<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Full cost breakdown in writing before any procedure begins. No surprises at checkout.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83e\udd1d<strong>Caring Staff \u2014 Including Help for Elderly Patients<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The team assists patients who need extra support throughout their visit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr\/>\n\n\n\n<h2>Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n<hr\/>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;autoclose&quot;: false, &quot;accordionItems&quot;: [] }\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/accordion\" role=\"group\" class=\"wp-block-accordion is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-is-layout-flow\">\n<div data-wp-class--is-open=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;id&quot;: &quot;accordion-item-1&quot;, &quot;openByDefault&quot;: false }\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initAccordionItems\" data-wp-on-window--hashchange=\"callbacks.hashChange\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-item is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-item-1-panel\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\" data-wp-on--keydown=\"actions.handleKeyDown\" id=\"accordion-item-1\" type=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle\"><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-title\">When is a toothache a dental emergency?<\/span><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div inert aria-labelledby=\"accordion-item-1\" data-wp-bind--inert=\"!state.isOpen\" id=\"accordion-item-1-panel\" role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-panel is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-panel-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A toothache is a dental emergency when you have severe pain that does not respond to over-the-counter painkillers, visible swelling of the face or jaw, fever alongside the pain, difficulty opening your mouth, or a tooth that has been knocked out or badly fractured.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If swelling is accompanied by difficulty breathing or swallowing, go directly to a hospital emergency department \u2014 do not wait for a dental appointment.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-class--is-open=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;id&quot;: &quot;accordion-item-2&quot;, &quot;openByDefault&quot;: false }\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initAccordionItems\" data-wp-on-window--hashchange=\"callbacks.hashChange\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-item is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-item-2-panel\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\" data-wp-on--keydown=\"actions.handleKeyDown\" id=\"accordion-item-2\" type=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle\"><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-title\">What gives immediate relief from tooth pain at home?<\/span><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div inert aria-labelledby=\"accordion-item-2\" data-wp-bind--inert=\"!state.isOpen\" id=\"accordion-item-2-panel\" role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-panel is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-panel-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A warm saltwater rinse, a cold compress applied to the outside of the cheek, and paracetamol or ibuprofen at the correct dose are the safest home options. Avoid hot, sweet, or hard foods on the affected side.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These are temporary measures only. They reduce pain but do not treat the underlying cause \u2014 that requires a dentist.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-class--is-open=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;id&quot;: &quot;accordion-item-3&quot;, &quot;openByDefault&quot;: false }\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initAccordionItems\" data-wp-on-window--hashchange=\"callbacks.hashChange\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-item is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-item-3-panel\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\" data-wp-on--keydown=\"actions.handleKeyDown\" id=\"accordion-item-3\" type=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle\"><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-title\">Can a toothache go away on its own without going to the dentist?<\/span><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div inert aria-labelledby=\"accordion-item-3\" data-wp-bind--inert=\"!state.isOpen\" id=\"accordion-item-3-panel\" role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-panel is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-panel-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rarely, and not reliably. If the pain stops suddenly, it does not usually mean the tooth has healed \u2014 it can mean the nerve has died. A dead nerve inside a tooth does not hurt, but the infection can still spread. That tooth still needs treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">See a dentist even if the pain settles on its own.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-class--is-open=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;id&quot;: &quot;accordion-item-4&quot;, &quot;openByDefault&quot;: false }\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initAccordionItems\" data-wp-on-window--hashchange=\"callbacks.hashChange\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-item is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-item-4-panel\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\" data-wp-on--keydown=\"actions.handleKeyDown\" id=\"accordion-item-4\" type=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle\"><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-title\">Is jaw or face swelling from a toothache dangerous?<\/span><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div inert aria-labelledby=\"accordion-item-4\" data-wp-bind--inert=\"!state.isOpen\" id=\"accordion-item-4-panel\" role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-panel is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-panel-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. Swelling from a dental abscess can spread into the deeper tissue of the neck and jaw quickly. If breathing or swallowing becomes difficult, this is a medical emergency requiring hospital treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Even without those symptoms, visible facial swelling needs same-day dental care. Do not apply heat to the swelling.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-class--is-open=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;id&quot;: &quot;accordion-item-5&quot;, &quot;openByDefault&quot;: false }\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initAccordionItems\" data-wp-on-window--hashchange=\"callbacks.hashChange\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-item is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-item-5-panel\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\" data-wp-on--keydown=\"actions.handleKeyDown\" id=\"accordion-item-5\" type=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle\"><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-title\">Where can I find an emergency dentist in New Town or Rajarhat?<\/span><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div inert aria-labelledby=\"accordion-item-5\" data-wp-bind--inert=\"!state.isOpen\" id=\"accordion-item-5-panel\" role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-panel is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-panel-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Smilestone Dental Care is a specialist dental clinic in New Town Kolkata, led by Dr. Aparna Gupta \u2014 an endodontist in Rajarhat with a focus on microscope-assisted root canal treatment. The clinic is near the Biswa Bangla Gate and City Centre 2, and serves patients from Action Area I, II, and III, Chinar Park, Baguiati, Teghoria, and VIP Road.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you have been searching for a&nbsp;<strong>dentist near me<\/strong>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<strong>dental care near me<\/strong>&nbsp;in New Town or Rajarhat, Smilestone Dental Care is one of the closest specialist options in the area. Call directly to check same-day availability for urgent cases.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\">Smilestone Dental Care<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udccdNew Town, Rajarhat, Kolkata<br>Near Biswa Bangla Gate &amp; City Centre 2<br>Serving Action Area I, II &amp; III \u00b7 Chinar Park \u00b7 Baguiati \u00b7 Teghoria \u00b7 VIP Road<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udcde<a href=\"tel:+918697969918\"> +91 86979 69918<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udd50<strong>Clinic Hours:<\/strong>\u00a0[Add your hours here]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\uddfa\ufe0f<a href=\"https:\/\/google.com\/maps?rlz=1C1VDKB_enIN968IN968&amp;um=1&amp;ie=UTF-8&amp;fb=1&amp;gl=in&amp;sa=X&amp;geocode=KQ8eF_MeoPg5MYXvZJ9cWHZM&amp;daddr=Kajialpara+Bus+Stop,+Rajarhat,+Newtown,+Kolkata,+West+Bengal+700135\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Get directions on Google Maps \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">To book a consultation at Smilestone Dental Care, New Town Kolkata, call us or fill in the form below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"tel:+91XXXXXXXXXX\">\ud83d\udcde <\/a><a href=\"tel:+918697969918\">Book an Appointment<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By\u00a0Dr. Aparna Gupta, MDS (Endodontics)\u00a0\u00a0\u00b7\u00a0 Smilestone Dental Care, New Town Kolkata At Smilestone Dental Care, New Town Kolkata, you see exactly what the dentist sees \u2014 explained clearly before any treatment begins.\u00a0Patient consent obtained. 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