4 Most Prevalent Dental Emergencies

Most accidents are inevitable, and while some may not cause any damage, others can lead to emergency dental problems. Your symptoms will help determine whether you need immediate dental help or a simple home remedy. If you experience an excruciating toothache or excessive bleeding in your gums, you should seek San Ramon Emergency Dentistry services at once.

An overview of emergency dentistry

Many people visit dentist offices for scheduled treatments or regular checkups. However, some people visit the dentist’s office unexpectedly. When your teeth get knocked out accidentally, or you experience excessive bleeding from your gums, excruciating pain in your mouth, or a displaced tooth stuck in your gums, you may need emergency dental help. Dental emergencies can require advanced treatments like dental surgeries or lead to irreversible damage if untreated. The practice sets aside a specific team to handle dental emergencies and ensure you receive the personalized care you deserve.

Dental emergencies you may experience.

You visit the emergency room when you trip over an object and get a fracture. Emergency dentistry is similar to the emergency room, but this department deals exclusively with dental emergencies. However, you may need to know what injury to take to the emergency room and which one to take to emergency dentistry. The following are the most prevalent dental emergencies:

1.                  Toothache

Toothache is never a good sign as it can indicate several dental problems, including tooth decay. While some kinds of toothpaste, such as Sensodyne, can alleviate pain, certain symptoms, like excessive bleeding in the gums and swelling, may require professional attention. The team advises against using painkillers when experiencing a toothache as they can burn the infected gums exacerbating your symptoms. Instead, visit the nearest dental practice for emergency care. After treatment, your provider may offer several instructions to prevent the recurrence of toothache and other dental problems.

2.                  Knocked out tooth

Did you knock out your tooth after falling hard on the ground? A tooth gap affects your smile aesthetics and can bleed and lead to infection if not treated. After knocking out a tooth, rinse off the root and place the tooth in a cup with water or milk and a pinch of salt to preserve it for emergency restoration. Depending on the severity of the shoulder injury, you can put the tooth back in its socket but don’t force it in and visit the nearest dental practice.

3.                  Broken orthodontics

Braces are tough restorations that can withstand the daily wear and tear associated with chewing and eating. But over time, they may break and poke your gums and cheeks, causing discomfort and slowing down the process of aligning your pearly whites. If it is impossible to adjust the braces in a more comfortable position, cover the broken end with a small cotton ball and visit the practice.

4.                  Lost crown or filling

Although fillings and crowns are durable dental restorations, they can break and expose your gums to infection. If you have a broken crown, avoid fixing it yourself and place sugarless gum in the cavity while waiting for a professional.

Call the practice or book an appointment online for more information about dental emergencies.