What Is A Dental Emergency?
A dental emergency is a sudden onset of unexpected pain in your mouth that needs urgent attention. There are a variety of reasons for needing an emergency dentist. Some common causes of emergency calls to our clinic include:
- Broken crown
- Cracked tooth
- Pain in the gums
- Sharp shooting pain in the tooth
- Missing tooth
- Cracked filling
- Broken braces or other dental appliance
What Treatment Options Are Available For A Dental Emergency?
Various options are available to treat a dental emergency:
- Dental fillings
- Gum cleaning and scaling
- Root canal treatment
- Dental extractions
- Prescription of antibiotics and pain medication
- Tooth replacement options like dental implants, dental crowns, dental bridges, dentures
What Happens When I Make a Dental Emergency Call?
When you first call our clinic, our caring staff will take time to get as many details as possible about your situation. In some cases, our dentists may recommend managing your pain with over-the-counter medications and setting an appointment for the following day.
However, a same-day appointment may be recommended if you have some of the following:
- Bleeding
- Pain that isn’t managed by over-the-counter medications
- Sharp edges or broken pieces of crowns or other dental appliances
- Missing teeth
- Excessive swelling
- Teeth that have been knocked out
If a same-day appointment is recommended, your dentist will conduct a thorough exam and may recommend X-rays or other diagnostic tests. Once a cause of your emergency is determined, we will do everything possible to fix your problem. If your problem requires extensive repair, your dentist will make sure your pain is managed and give you instructions for at-home care.
Don’t spend the rest of your day in pain. Our experienced and caring team is here to help you. Call Divine Dental Care right away to get your dental emergency properly cared for!