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During a dental emergency, you should contact us right away before trying to treat your symptoms yourself.
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Chips and cracks are a common dental emergency. Whether you bit down on something too hard, had eroded enamel, or something hit you and broke your tooth, it’s important to rinse your mouth with a saline solution to remove any tooth fragments and try to salvage any pieces of tooth you can find and bring it with you to the dentist. We may be able to reattach it. Otherwise, you may need a filling or a dental crown. Severe damage may require an extraction.
If you are bleeding uncontrollably, you need to first stop the bleeding as soon as possible. Grab some gauze to control the bleeding. Assess the severity of the situation. Is the bleeding life-threatening? If not, then the best place to go is an emergency dentist. If you can stop the bleeding, it is a good idea to rinse your mouth with a lukewarm saltwater solution to clean the wound and prevent infection. Give us a call right away and keep your head elevated. We will determine the source of the bleeding and put a stop to it.
If a tooth is knocked out, don’t panic. We may be able to save the tooth if you arrive at the dentist within an hour. You should locate the tooth as soon as possible, making sure to only hold it by the crown end of the tooth. If it’s dirty, give it a quick rinse and then attempt to reinsert it into the socket gently and carefully. If you aren’t successful, don’t worry. You can store it in a container of milk or your saliva and bring it to the dentist right away for your emergency appointment. We may be able to reattach it and stabilize it with a splint.
If you notice a pimple next to a painful tooth, or swelling of the gums, face, or jaw area, these are signs of a tooth infection. You should call us right away because you require an urgent root canal to prevent complications. In the meantime, you can take anti-inflammatory pain medication and use a cold compress to reduce the swelling. An infection can only be cured by removing the infected dental pulp so do not try to treat this at home.
A toothache is only a dental emergency if the pain is severe and debilitating or is also accompanied by signs of an infection. Otherwise, we will schedule you for the next available appointment. When you get here, we can provide you with pain relief. An oral exam will be performed and x-rays will be taken to identify the source of the toothache. You may have tooth decay or damage that requires restorative treatment. Until you get here, you can treat this with anti-inflammatory pain medication, saline solutions, and a cold compress.
If you have accidentally bitten the inside of your mouth or sustained an injury that has damaged your soft tissues, look for any signs of blood or sharp edges of teeth that could cut the inside of your mouth. If there are sharp edges, you can get a temporary filling at a pharmacy until you can reach the dentist to prevent cutting the inside of your mouth. Whenever you have cuts in your mouth, you should rinse with a lukewarm saltwater solution to help heal the wound. Bleeding needs to be controlled with gauze and you should contact us right away.
Yes, a dental abscess is an emergency because it’s hard to predict how fast it will spread. Remember, abscesses spread quickly to the neck, jaw, face, and ear. If left untreated, the abscess could damage tissue in these areas and, in severe cases, lead to septic shock.
Schedule an emergency appointment with the dentist the moment you notice an abscess on your gums. The dentist will administer prompt treatment and provide tips and medication to prevent its re-emergence.
It’s important to visit an emergency dentist immediately if you have a dental emergency. Prolonging the dental emergency could worsen the issue, leading to more severe complications.
Abscesses, for instance, if left untreated, could spread to the neck, ears, and face, causing inflammation and destruction of the tissues in these areas. Dental decay can also spread from one tooth to another if left untreated and require prompt attention. Plus, dental emergencies are usually painful, and addressing them quickly is your best bet for getting much-needed reprieve.
On arrival at the dentist’s office, the emergency dentist will first assess the emergency situation and examine your teeth and gums. They might ask you questions about the symptoms and severity of the pain. Afterwards, they’ll administer pain medication or a local anesthetic to manage pain in the affected region.
After pain management, the dentist will perform diagnostic tests, including x-rays and TMJ tests. The dentist will then use information from these tests to create a treatment plan, which details everything involved in the treatment, including the procedure, anesthetic used, and other details. Lastly, the dentist will administer treatments as described in the treatment plan.
The most common dental emergency is a toothache. Excruciating tooth pain is unbearable, especially if painkillers do nothing to help with the pain. In such cases, the best solution is to visit an emergency dentist for instant pain relief.
Extreme toothaches occur for various reasons, but the most common one is dental decay. This occurs when acid from bacteria in the mouth erodes the enamel and dentin, exposing the nerve fibers and blood vessels in the roots and causing pain. Dental abscesses, gum disease, and trauma can also cause toothaches, warranting emergency dental care.
Yes and no, depending on the severity of the chipping and the nature of the injury. You can wait a few days to see the dentist for minor chips on the teeth. Meanwhile, pain medication and an ice pack can help manage pain and swelling in the area near the chipped tooth.
Severe chipping that reaches or exceeds the tooth’s root is most likely a dental emergency. That’s because it exposes sensitive nerve fibers and connective tissues in the roots to the external environment. This can lead to extreme pain and increases the risk of infection. Contact an emergency dentist immediately if that’s the case.
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