{"id":35,"date":"2025-04-11T23:06:20","date_gmt":"2025-04-11T23:06:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.snowdentalaustin.com\/blog\/?p=35"},"modified":"2025-06-26T18:18:01","modified_gmt":"2025-06-26T18:18:01","slug":"toothache-worse-night","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.snowdentalaustin.com\/blog\/toothache-worse-night\/","title":{"rendered":"This Toothache Is a Nightmare; Why Is It Worse When I\u2019m Trying to Sleep?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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If you\u2019ve ever gone through your day without noticing tooth pain only to realize that you have a splitting toothache when you\u2019re getting ready for bed, you are far from the first person to do so. The seemingly sudden onset of a toothache at night is a common problem, and there are a number of home remedies that can reduce your discomfort so you can get some sleep and call your emergency dentist<\/a> in the morning. Here\u2019s what you should know about getting some rest when you have a nocturnal toothache.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Why Did My Toothache Suddenly Strike at Night?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

During the day, there are generally many more stressors competing for our attention than at night. For example, you are probably paying attention to the vibrations of your car, the flow of traffic, road signs and signals, and the music playing on the radio when driving. This level of stimulation can make it much harder to notice a little nagging dental pain, but the world is much quieter at night. Many patients may notice their tooth pain only after the activity of the day is done and they are winding down as they are preparing to go to bed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Can I Reduce My Toothache While I\u2019m Trying to Sleep?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A few home remedies for toothache that may be effective include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n