There will often be times where someone will call into our office with urgent questions. Some of the calls will be answered simply while others will constitute as a dental emergency. If you are concerned about whether or not you have an urgent situation that requires a quick trip to the dental office, you may want to keep a couple of problems in mind that you could face with your teeth.
Fractured Tooth
In some cases a fractured tooth may not be considered an emergency. However, there are many times when a fractured tooth will need to be addressed immediately. If you happen to feel as though you have a severe fracture and you are in a great deal of pain, it is important that you have it looked at as soon as possible.
Major Swelling
There are some instances where you end up having swelling in your mouth that can be due to infection. If at any time you notice that your gums are swollen, it is important that you talk to your dental office right away about being seen.
Knocked Out Tooth
If there is any time when you have a tooth that has been knocked out, it is important that you apply a compress as soon as possible to help stop the bleeding. It is crucial that you make plans to visit the dentist immediately and if possible, bring the tooth with you in case it is able to be used for an implant to fix your smile.
Extruded Tooth
When a tooth is extruded, it is repositioned or displaced from the location where it is supposed to be. Usually, this is when a tooth is either pushed backward or forward in the mouth. Instead of attempting to readjust it, it is important that you make plans for a dental visit as soon as you can.
Abscessed Tooth
Generally, an abscessed tooth will appear discolored and will swell due to the formation of pus. No matter the level of the abscess, you need to see a dentist immediately to have the tooth addressed. With this sort of a situation, you could have a bad infection on your hands that can lead to dangerous health consequences if not treated.
No matter what, it is important to call a dentist whenever you find that you have any sort of emergency on your hands. It is better to be safe than sorry when it comes to your mouth health.
Shine Dental Associates provides 24 hour dental care. Call our special dental emergency number when you needs us for an emergency at (516) 348-2000.
