A dental emergency can be stressful and you’ll need to see an Emergency Dentist as quickly as possible. When you have an emergency, the dentist will treat you shortly after you arrive at the clinic. If possible, call ahead to the dentist office so the staff will know that you’re on your way and they can prepare for your arrival. If you have any of the dental emergencies listed below, get to your dentist office immediately.
Severe Toothache
If you have a painful tooth that will not stop hurting, you may have an infection in your tooth and this can be dangerous if not treated. The infection can turn into an abscess, which is a bump filled with pus, and the infection can go to other parts of your body. Depending on the cause of your tooth pain, your dentist may want to extract the tooth. Another procedure your dentist may want to perform is a root canal. When the inside of your tooth is filled with infection, it can affect the nerve and cause severe pain. During a root canal, your dentist will clean the infection out of your tooth and fill it with a rubber like substance. If the top of the tooth is decayed, he can place a filling in the tooth or place a crown on it.
Loose Or KnockHappy Birthday!ed Out Tooth
Another dental emergency that is frightening is trauma to your mouth, which can knock a tooth loose or out. If your tooth is loose, do not pull it the rest of the way out. Try to hold it in the socket so that the root stays moist. If your tooth is bleeding, hold the tooth in the socket with a cloth. If your tooth has been knocked all the way out, keep the root moist by placing it into the socket or submerged in a small container of milk or water. Bring the tooth with you to the Emergency Dentist and get there as quickly as possible. If you can get to the clinic within an hour of the accident, your dentist will probably be able to save your tooth.
Joseph A. Schell D.D.S., S.C. provides family dentistry, cosmetic dentistry and emergency services at an affordable price. Visit the website at Domain to schedule an appointment for yourself or a family member.
