What is a Dental Emergency?

A dental emergency can be anything from sudden tooth pain, a broken tooth, a knocked-out tooth, or to lost tooth filling. If you are not sure if your issue is an emergency, please consider the following symptoms:

• Severe or persistent tooth pain
• Swelling in the gums, face, or jaw
• Bleeding that will not stop
• Loose or knocked-out teeth
• Signs of infection (pus, fever, bad taste)

These symptoms are calling for immediate care, and delaying getting help may only lead to worsened conditions, more complicated and expensive treatment in the future.

What to Do Before You Arrive?

When dealing with a dental emergency, taking a few important steps before arriving at your dentist can help relieve pain or preserve your oral health:

Toothache

Rinse with warm saltwater, take an over-the-counter pain reliever, and avoid very hot or cold items.

Broken or chipped tooth

Keep all pieces, rinse your mouth, and apply a cold compress to decrease swelling.

Knocked-out tooth

Gently rinse the tooth (do not scrub), try to place the tooth back into the socket, or keep the tooth in milk or saliva until you arrive at the dentist.

Lost crown or lost filling

Cover the exposed area with dental wax or sugar-free gum until you arrive at your dentist.

For a more comprehensive guide, please see our blog on What to Do in a Dental Emergency.

Trustworthy Emergency Dentistry

Pristine Dental and Orthodontics understands that your comfort is essential for your health. Our team is capable of treating a dental emergency with a variety of solutions, while stressing patient comfort and using leading-edge technology. If you can get in to see us the same day for a serious problem, or just to get some temporary relief until a procedure can be scheduled, we can help you, no matter the case.

Final Thoughts

Whether they are toothaches or jaw issues, dental emergencies can certainly be stressful, yet prompt dental care makes things so much better. Don't wait until the pain is too much to handle. If you are having a dental emergency, get in touch with our office now for fast and effective emergency care. Emergency Dentistry is closer than you think because your smile deserves immediate attention.