Quality Emergency Dental Care
Dental emergencies can be quite distressing, such as when a tooth cracks while eating something crunchy or you wake up with jaw pain and swelling.
Many people rush to the emergency room when they experience tooth pain, but this approach is often inefficient and not very effective. Emergency rooms are typically not equipped to handle dental emergencies. They may provide antibiotics if your issue is due to an infection, but they will still recommend you see your dentist as soon as possible. Additionally, you might face a significant co-pay or bill for this limited service.
Common Dental Emergencies
What are the most common reasons that people need emergency dental care?
Sudden Tooth Pain – Significant tooth pain with no apparent cause results in many an emergency dental visit. Tooth pain should never be ignored. Many serious conditions can cause tooth pain, including:
- Cavities that have penetrated deep into the tooth
- Advanced gum disease
- An abscessed tooth
- Exposed tooth roots
- An impacted tooth
It's important to address these dental conditions promptly to avoid further damage or the spread of infection.
Chipped or Fractured Teeth– Chipped or broken teeth can result from sudden trauma, biting down on something hard, or from an underlying cavity that weakened the tooth's structure. If a piece of your tooth breaks off, try to keep it and bring it with you to your appointment.
Lost Teeth– Losing a tooth, whether from an injury or unexpectedly, constitutes a dental emergency. We may be able to reinsert the tooth if you act quickly. Retrieve the tooth and rinse it gently with cool water, avoiding the root. If possible, place the tooth back in its socket, but don't force it. If it can't be reinserted, store it in a glass of milk and contact our office immediately.
Other Dental Emergencies
Some of the other reasons we would need to see you quickly include:
- A tooth has become dislodged (but not fully knocked out)
- An object is stuck between your teeth that can’t be removed with brushing or dental floss.
- A filling or crown has fallen out.
- You are experiencing a painful dental abscess.
- Injury to the gums or palate has occurred.
Emergency dental care FAQs
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