When you experience any kind of dental pain, you may be at risk for a dental emergency. While this may sound overwhelming, it is important to know that we can effectively treat all types of dental emergencies. The term “emergency” is pretty broad, so you may have trouble understanding what dictates a dental emergency. The following list details the top three dental emergencies we treat.
1. Avulsed Tooth – This is the medical term used when a tooth is knocked out of the mouth. If your tooth is completely knocked out of your mouth, you need to seek treatment immediately. Immediate treatment increases the chances of the tooth successfully being replaced. Even if the tooth cannot be re-attached, we can provide you with comprehensive treatment and pain relief options.
2. Cracked/Broken Teeth – Despite being very strong and durable, teeth can be broken or chipped due to trauma. If you injure your tooth, you may or may not experience pain. Regardless of your pain levels, you will need immediate treatment to solve the problem at hand. We provide an array of options for repairing trauma and alleviating pressure and pain.
4. Swelling/Infections – Dental infections are very common and considerably dangerous. Teeth can easily become infected when food or debris become stuck in between teeth. Impacted teeth can be a cause of infection, too. In any case, dental infections can have long term negative impacts. We treat tooth infections with thorough examinations, antibiotics, tooth extractions and more. The treatment you receive will be based on your unique needs.
While these are the common emergencies that we treat, this is not a full list of dental emergencies we cover. If you experience what you believe is a dental emergency, make sure to contact us as soon as possible. We will help you determine the best course of action.