What Is Emergency Dentistry?
Any oral health concern that needs to be taken care of immediately can qualify as an emergency. Dr. Yahya and our capable team will be there for you during the stressful, trying times as much as we are during the everyday events.
We’re happy to see same-day patients in need of emergency dental treatment because we understand that an emergency needs attention right away.
Types of Dental Emergencies
If you or a loved one experiences any of the following types of situations, contact our office right away, and we’ll see you as soon as possible:
- Knocked-Out Tooth: If a tooth is completely knocked out of its socket due to trauma or some sort of impact, contact us immediately!
- Handle the tooth only on the crown (do NOT touch the root).
- Rinse it off and see if you can place it back in the socket.
- If you can’t, keep it moist by placing it in your cheek or storing it in a small container of milk until you can come see us.
- Trauma: Trauma is classified as any injury to a tooth or its surrounding structure, including teeth being chipped or broken.
- Abscesses: An abscess is a gathering of pus inside a tooth. This often comes from infection and can lead to a great deal of pain and even loss of the tooth.
- Pulpitis: Pulpitis is the inflammation of the pulp inside the tooth. If you have this, you’ll experience pain, swelling, and sensitivity.
- Cavity: If you’re dealing with a persistent toothache or tooth pain, or you’ve lost a tooth, that could mean a cavity is causing some serious problems.
Whatever the problem, contact our office so Dr. Yahya can treat your dental emergencies!
How Can I Tell If I Need an Emergency Dentistry Appointment?
Like any medical emergency, the sooner you can resolve the issue, the better. Emergency dental work is no different. It is a quick oral care treatment meant to immediately resolve a dental issue or offer a temporary fix until a more in-depth procedure can be scheduled.
If you or a loved one ever suffers from the following conditions, contact your local dentist as soon as possible!
- Noticeable Swelling of the Gums: Healthy gums are a gentle pink color. If there is a noticeable change in color or placement of your gums, this can be a sign of a serious infection that needs to be resolved quickly.
- Disruptive Toothaches: There’s no question that toothaches are painful. However, if the pain caused by a toothache is so intense that it begins to disrupt your daily life, m
- Abscess: An abscess is often described as a swollen “pocket” along the gums or a tooth root. They are not only a source of immense dental discomfort, but they can put your overall health at risk and should be treated immediately.
- Lost Dental Appliance: If you have a dental bridge, dental implant, or even a dental crown that has suffered damage so it is misaligned or even lost, contact your local dental office. The longer you go without these dental appliances functioning properly, the greater the risk to your oral health.
- Chipped, Cracked, Fractured, or Broken Tooth: As we’ve stated before, dental trauma can be considered among the most common reasons for emergency dentistry. Thankfully, these issues can be addressed with a same-day crown.