Dental Emergencies You Shouldn’t Ignore
A dental emergency isn’t something you want to wait around on. Delaying treatment could mean prolonged pain and even worse consequences for your oral health. Fortunately, our Washington, MI, emergency dentists are here for you when you need them most.
Here are 4 of the most that warrant immediate care from our dentists.
1. Your Tooth Has Been Knocked Out
Maybe it happened when you didn’t swing in time during your last baseball game. Or maybe it was when you didn’t see that rogue frisbee coming. However it occurred, it resulted in an oral injury and a .
If you find yourself in this situation, try not to panic. Instead, pick the tooth up by the crown, or top, to avoid damage to the roots. Rinse off any debris or dirt that may be on it and if possible, try to put the tooth back into the socket. If not, place it in milk so it does not dry out.
Be sure to call our Washington, MI, dental office once you realize a tooth has been knocked out. You have the best chance of reimplantation if you are seen within 30 minutes of the incident. In the case that your tooth can’t be reattached, our dentists may recommend tooth replacement options with you.
2. You’ve Broken or Cracked a Tooth
Another dental emergency that should be taken care of soon after it occurs is a broken or cracked tooth. Should this happen to you, you’ll need to first try to save all pieces of your tooth if possible.
Read More → What to Do When Your Tooth Is Cracked
Next, be sure to rinse your mouth with warm water so the area is cleaned. To help reduce any swelling, apply a cold compress to your face. Be sure to then contact our office and we will do our best to get you seen by one of our dentists ASAP.
3. You’re Suffering From a Severe Toothache
Have persistent tooth pain? There are a few steps you can take to ease your discomfort before calling our office. First, rinse your mouth with warm water to flush the area and get it clean. Next, gently use floss to remove any food that is caught between your teeth.
If swishing with warm water and flossing does not help, please do not hesitate to schedule an appointment with our dentists so we can resolve the issue before it worsens.
4. You’ve Developed a Dental Abscess
A is a pocket of pus in a tooth caused by an infection. This infection can result from an ignored cavity, injury, or old dental work.
Our dentists can drain the abscess to rid the infection. We can then save the tooth with a root canal but if the situation is too severe, the tooth will unfortunately need to be pulled. If a dental abscess is left untreated, it can result in often life-threatening complications so while tooth extraction isn’t typically the first choice, it may be the healthiest one in the end.
Don’t Wait, Get the Dental Care You Need
If you’re in pain because of a never-ending toothache or accidentally had a tooth knocked out, we can help. Our , will examine the issue at hand and get to work using the most appropriate form of dental treatment. Call Romeo Family Dentistry today at (586) 752-3589 or contact us online.
This blog post has been updated.