Dental Emergencies: Professional, Same-Day Emergency Dentistry At Always About Smiles
Dental Emergencies: Getting Your Teeth And Mouth Checked After Dental Injuries
Dental pain is a common experience that many people will encounter throughout their life. Most occurrences are mild and easy to manage without medical help. This makes identifying true dental emergencies somewhat tricky, since you may think that the pain you’re feeling isn’t something to be worried about. However, it’s important to recognize the signs of a dental emergency so you know when your pain is serious enough to go to the ER or call an emergency dentist.When To Call The Emergency Dentist
If you have any of the following symptoms, you may be experiencing a legitimate dental emergency:- An unusual amount of swelling in the gums
- Persistent bleeding with no cause
- Sudden debilitating mouth/tooth pain
- Extreme sensitivity to hot/cold food
- Any injury that dislodges/cracks/chips your tooth
How To Treat Two Common Types Of Dental Emergencies
Once you’ve established that you have a dental emergency, there are some steps you can take to minimize the pain or the overall damage while you’re on the way to the emergency room.
Knocked-Out Tooth
Your dentist may reattach a knocked-out adult tooth if its roots are still intact. There are a lot of myths and urban legends out there about preserving a tooth that’s been dislodged – here are a few points to keep in mind:
- You need to get to a dentist immediately!
- Do your best not to handle the tooth much at all.
- Do not rinse the tooth in water or put it in milk.
- Lay the tooth in your mouth between your cheek and teeth while you make your way to the dentist.
Thankfully, the odds of re-attaching your tooth are fairly high if you get to a dentist ASAP.
Broken Tooth
First thing’s first, do not eat, drink, or bite! Start by trying to pick up the broken piece of your tooth and wrap it in medical gauze or tissue paper. Once you’ve done that, wash your mouth with warm water and apply pressure to the area to stop any bleeding. Afterward, it’s important to make an appointment with your dentist as fast as you can. Your dentist may recommend removing it entirely or repairing it with cosmetic dentistry.
Get Immediate Treatment For Your Dental Emergency At Always About Smiles
While many things may cause a dental emergency, it’s crucial that you always get yourself diagnosed and treated by an emergency dentist!
With years of experience in emergency dentistry, you can trust Dr. Lambert to take care of your dental issue quickly and efficiently! Visit Always About Smiles for immediate treatment of your dental emergency.
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