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Emergency Dentistry
Anyone would seek emergency dentistry services if they have sustained a serious injury to their face or mouth that needs urgent medical checkup. Accident can happen anytime. Many people find themselves in situation where their health or oral cavities have been injured in one way or the other.
Dental emergencies vary depending on the person and the severity of the case. If you are in unexplainable pain, lost a tooth, bleeding from the mouth, loose teeth without pain, swelling in gum, swelling around the face, infection in mouth then these all situation can be identify as emergency dentistry. In this case it is a serious problem and you need fast treatment to potentially save your tooth. However, if a dental issue is not causing you any pain or discomfort, there’s no need to seek emergency dentistry services.
- Extreme Toothache
Extreme toothaches are not something which you can take lightly. Mostly, cavities are the reason of extreme pain in the tooth. Sometimes eating hard food or cold drinks is the cause of sudden sharp pain in your mouth. The pain is a sign that your teeth are vulnerable to infections.
- Swollen Mouth or Swollen Jaws
If your mouth or jaw suddenly becomes swollen for no reason, it’s time to visit dentist for emergency dentistry service. This may happen because of an infection, or some other dental issues that should be treated right away.
- Bleeding
Severe bleeding of the gum may warrant emergency dental care. Patients who may have sustained cuts in their mouths from eating certain foods or being involved in an accident need to visit dentist for an emergency dentistry. If gum don’t stop bleeding, and if accompanied by pain or swelling, then it indicate emergency dentist consultation.
- Exposed Nerves
Damaged nerve further cause an infection, to prevent infection patient seek emergency dental assistance. Exposed nerves experience will get worse if you wait to see dentist.
- Broken Crowns
When dental crowns break or falls off completely, it leaves your tooth exposed to damage and infection. So you need immediate consultation on broken crown.
- Missing Fillings
Missing fillings is another dental emergency because it can break your tooth easily without reinforcement. Missing fillings even expose the tooth’s nerves, which can lead to number of other dental issues.
- Displaced Teeth
If your tooth is completely displaced, you must visit dentist right away. Make sure to keep the tooth in its pristine if you want your dentist to reattach it. If your several teeth have been displaced within your gums, they must be repositioned right away.