If you’re looking for a dental emergency appointment Armytage Dental Clinic and Implant Centre are here for you. If you are experiencing a dental problem but are unsure if it qualifies for a dental emergency. While any dental problem requires that you seek dental treatment as soon as you can, some dental problems can be considered emergencies if they are life-threatening or put you at risk of losing your teeth. So what can be considered a dental emergency? Here are some questions to ask yourself before you make a call seeking emergency dental care:
I’m experiencing severe pain?
If your bleeding or experiencing a lot of pain in your mouth that is a dental emergency and you should call your dental practice.
Is it an infection?
Serious infections or an abscess can be life-threatening and must be treated as soon as possible. If you have knots or swelling on the gums or a swollen face don’t wait for your next dental appointment.
I’m bleeding in my mouth?
Another sign that you should see a dentist as soon as possible is if your mouth is bleeding.
Have I lost a tooth or have loose teeth?
If you have lost a tooth immediate treatment can save the tooth while if you have loose teeth it might indicate a growing serious problem requiring urgent treatment. If your answer is yes to all these questions you should see a dentist as soon as possible.
Some Common Dental Emergencies
If you have any of these symptoms or one of these conditions you might need more than routine dental care.
- Fractured jawline
- Abscess
- Partially dislodged tooth or teeth
- Lost filling
- An injury affecting the gums
- Swelling of the gums that may be spreading to your face or neck
- Continuance bleeding after a tooth extraction
- Mouth ulcers or knocked out tooth
I Have A Dental Emergency What Do I Do?
Cracked or Chipped Tooth
If your chipped tooth is hurting it can be considered an emergency but if is causing less discomfort you can wait for your next appointment. In the meantime avoid chewing using the chipped tooth.
If its a crack or fracture and your experiencing severe pain here are some steps to follow as you wait for your emergency appointment:
- Use warm water to rinse your mouth
- Apply a cold compress to the side where the tooth is cracked to reduce swelling
- Minimize pain by taking acetaminophen
- Don’t use pain killers or numbing gel, this helps to avoid damaging your gums.
Dental Abscess
A dental abscess is a dental emergency that can be life-threatening if left untreated. Contact your dentist if you have an infection that can easily spread to your jaw and other tissues in your mouth. You can check the services at rincondentistry.com and immediately call them to seek medical treatment.]
Rinse your mouth several times with salt water to minimize the pain.
If you’re looking for a dental emergency appointment contact Armytage Dental Clinic and Implant Centre, we offer emergency dental appointments to existing and new clients in Hounslow and Heathrow during late evenings and weekends. Book your appointment here.
