When to Visit an Emergency Dentist

Dental emergencies rarely give warning signs before striking, which is why emergency dentists are always available. You may be in the middle of a family gathering, an intense game of football, or get a jab to your mouth and two teeth go flying out. A getaway to the tropics may turn awry after slipping and chipping your front row teeth.

From biting on a hard nut to waking up in the middle of the night with a severe toothache, there are many forms of dental emergencies. This article focuses on different situations that require a visit to an emergency dentist.

Types of dental emergencies

Chipped tooth

A chipped tooth is a common dental emergency. Chips are often caused by food – nuts and chicken bones have driven many people to the dentist – but any kind of injury or mishap can cause a chip. A chipped tooth can be minor or severe, which could alter a person’s appearance remarkably and create awkward moments.

Chipped teeth should be treated as an emergency because they could cause more damage if untreated. The dentist can repair a chipped tooth using crowns, veneers or a bond.

Lost tooth

When a tooth is knocked out, either due to severe dental decay, gum disease or sports injury, it is essential that the patient seeks out an emergency dentist immediately for dental care. In some cases, the tooth can still be restored to its socket, but the operation must be done within one or two hours of the accident.

Broken tooth

A broken tooth is more severe than a chipped tooth. The breakage may occur due to a bad fall or a hidden chip. Either way, the pain and inconvenience caused by broken tooth can be debilitating.

Trapped items

You may find this weird, but getting a food piece (such as a sharp bone) trapped somewhere in your mouth can create a dental emergency. If anything gets stuck in your mouth crevices, you could experience painful inflammations and discomfort.

Displaced filling

Fillings failure is a more common phenomenon than most people think. If your filling fails or gets displaced, you need to visit an emergency dentist for dental care. Failure to do that may cause further damage to the tooth.

The importance of visiting an emergency dentist

The dental care provided by an emergency dentist is crucial for many cases of dental trauma. For instance, it is not exactly reasonable to visit a regular dentist when you are dealing with unbearable pain from having your teeth knocked out from an auto accident, sports injury or a bad fall.

Expert care, and more importantly, urgent care provided by an emergency dentist is crucial for relieving the pain, returning full functionality to the teeth and making sure the patient has a dentition they are proud to show off.

Final note

Failure to undergo treatment from an emergency dentist for various dental health issues can worsen the situation and cause more expensive dental procedures that may take months or even years to fix. Whenever you suffer mishap to the teeth or mouth, it is crucial that you contact an emergency dentist immediately. Even if you think the situation is minor.

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