Dental emergencies can strike when you least expect it, but prompt care can make all the difference when it comes to your comfort and long-term oral health. If you’re dealing with sudden tooth pain, a cracked or broken tooth, or a knocked-out tooth, quick action is essential. Keep reading to learn more about when to seek emergency dental care and what you can do in the meantime.
When a patient visits our office for a routine hygiene examination and cleaning, their number one concern is whether we see signs of tooth decay. Patients should be visiting our office every four to six months for routine examinations. During these exams, we not only thoroughly clean your teeth and remove plaque and bacteria, but we also check for problems with your oral health.
We know that many of our patients are preparing for upcoming holiday festivities. No matter what or how you celebrate, this is a special time of year. While we would hate for anyone to experience an emergency during the holiday season that may affect your celebrations, we want to share some important information to remember if you end up experiencing a dental emergency.
Toothaches can range from mildly annoying to downright painful. How do you know when you should call the dentist to have it checked out? Dental cavities are a typical cause of tooth pain. In more extreme cases, the dental pulp—the inside of your tooth—becomes infected due to a crack or injury, which allows bacteria and germs to get in and cause issues.
It’s common to experience a toothache, but how do you know when your dental issue is an emergency? It’s considered a dental emergency if you have the following symptoms:
