{"id":282,"date":"2025-06-13T22:54:53","date_gmt":"2025-06-13T22:54:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hermendental.com\/blog\/?p=282"},"modified":"2025-07-18T22:56:28","modified_gmt":"2025-07-18T22:56:28","slug":"toothache-keeps-me-awake","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hermendental.com\/blog\/2025\/06\/13\/toothache-keeps-me-awake\/","title":{"rendered":"This Toothache Is Keeping Me Awake; How Can I Get Some Shuteye?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Toothaches vary wildly in severity, and you may find it hard to ignore dental pain at night since there is less stimulation to distract you. While this can make it quite difficult to fall asleep, there are a few effective consumer products and home remedies for toothache that can make it easier to get some shuteye before you call your emergency dentist<\/a> in the morning. Here\u2019s a brief guide to how you can reduce your dental discomfort to make sleep easier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Why Does My Tooth Hurt Worse at Night?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If your toothache seems to be worse at night, it may be because there are fewer lights and sounds then than during the day. The hustle and bustle of navigating traffic, working, cooking, cleaning, and enjoying recreational activities can keep the mind occupied and make it harder to notice dental pain. However, you may find that it is difficult to ignore your discomfort when you are trying to sleep in a comfortable bed in a quiet, dark bedroom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Can I Address My Toothache so I Can Sleep?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The first thing to do when you have a toothache is enjoy a thorough oral hygiene session that includes brushing and flossing in case the problem is simply an unusually large object stuck between teeth. If this doesn\u2019t resolve the problem, consider these home remedies:<\/p>\n\n\n\n