PAIN FROM A DENTAL EMERGENCY?
HERE ARE THE 05 MOST COMMON DENTAL EMERGENCIES AND WHAT TO DO

Dental emergencies can happen to anyone, anytime, anywhere. When faced with such situations, it’s crucial to act quickly and seek professional help. While it’s always best to contact your regular dentist, what do you do when the office is closed? Here are some common dental emergencies and what to do when they occur:

Tooth Injury: Any trauma to a tooth or jaw can cause a tooth injury, which may result in a tooth being dislodged or loosened. If this happens, contact your dentist immediately and within 24 hours the tooth should be restored to its normal state. Avoid attempting to fix it on your own as it may cause further damage.

Severe Toothache: Unbearable Toothaches could be a sign of serious problems like infection or decay. Rinsing your mouth with warm or cold water can temporarily ease the pain. However, it’s important to seek immediate dental attention from an emergency dentist or try over-the-counter painkillers in the interim.

Knocked-out Tooth: A knocked-out tooth requires emergency care within 2 hours of being knocked out to be re-fixed to its socket. Rinse the tooth gently in saline or salty water to remove any debris or blood. If saline is not available, place the tooth in a small container filled with saliva and schedule an emergency appointment with a dentist.

Impaired Braces: If a wire in your braces has broken or come loose, it can poke and scrape your gums, cheeks, or tongue. Covering the wire end with a piece of gauze or a small cotton ball can help until you see an emergency dentist. Schedule an emergency appointment as soon as possible to avoid further damage.

Abscesses: A painful swelling filled with pus on your gum could be an abscess, which is an infection that attacks a tooth’s root or the space between the gums and teeth. Untreated infections can severely damage surrounding tissue and even spread to the rest of the body. Seek immediate dental attention from an emergency dentist to avoid complications.

If you’re unsure whether your dental injury is a dental emergency, don’t hesitate to book an appointment with us. Your oral and dental health is essential to your overall health and well-being, so act quickly and seek professional help.