EMERGENCY DENTAL CARE

What are dental emergencies?

Dental Emergencies include:

– Trauma: including facial/oral laceration and/or dentoalveolar injuries, such as avulsion of a permanent tooth.

– Oro-facial swelling that is serious and worsening.

– Post-extraction bleeding that the patient is not able to control with local measures.

– Dental conditions that have resulted in acute systemic illness or raised temperature as a result of dental infection.

– severe trismus

– acute infections that are likely to exacerbate systemic medical conditions such as diabetes.

Emergency vs Tooth Pain

Dental emergencies can be obvious, such as a broken tooth or pain or trauma. Other issues such as mild sensitivity or a loose crown probably aren’t emergencies, but they could be. If you think you’re experiencing a dental emergency, do not hesitate to contact our office. Our team will take great care of you and provide treatment options.

Dental emergencies can happen, don’t worry! It’s important not to ignore dental issues. Be sure to contact us right away to prevent any issue from escalating. We are here for you for any dental emergency and remember prevention is an important step to reduce the risk of dental emergencies. Your biannual exams and cleanings help us detect any potential problems.

If you have a question about a possible dental emergency, such as a broken bridge, call our office and speak with our team. Then you’ll get the peace of mind of knowing the next step, whether it be immediate or the next business day. We understand dental emergencies can be scary, remember our team is here to help and provide calm, comfortable care.

Is a cracked tooth considered a dental emergency?

You won’t always know if you’ve cracked a tooth or not. You may have bitten into something and think you might have cracked your tooth. This doesn’t necessarily make it an emergency. If you can clearly see the crack, however, then it probably is an emergency. If it is accompanied by sensitivity to hot and cold, it’s best to take care of it as soon as possible.

You may think you’ve cracked a tooth but cannot see visible evidence. In these cases, if your tooth sensitivity hasn’t changed, we can see you when our office is open during regular office hours. We can check the tooth for a crack then. If you’re unsure, give us a call and we’ll guide you to the best plan of action.