Types of Dental Emergencies
Dental emergencies can include severe toothaches, cracked or fractured teeth, knocked-out teeth, loose or displaced teeth, severe oral bleeding, swelling or abscesses, and infections.
When to Seek Emergency Dental Care
It is important to seek emergency dental care if you experience any of the following:
- Severe and persistent dental pain or toothache.
- Facial or gum swelling.
- Uncontrolled bleeding from the mouth.
- Trauma or injury to the mouth, jaw, or teeth.
- Loss of a permanent tooth or teeth.
- Signs of infection such as fever, pus, or a bad taste in the mouth.
Emergency Dental Treatment
Emergency dental services aim to relieve pain, stop bleeding, address infections, or stabilize dental conditions until further treatment can be provided. Common emergency dental treatments may include:
- Emergency tooth extractions.
- Temporary fillings or repair of cracked or fractured teeth.
- Treatment of dental infections or abscesses.
- Reattachment or stabilization of knocked-out or loose teeth.
- Prescription of pain medications, antibiotics, or other necessary medications.
Remember, it is always beneficial to have a dental emergency plan in place and know our clinic address and phone number to contact in case of an urgent dental issue. Regular dental check-ups can also help detect potential problems before they become emergencies.