Do Not Ignore These Dental Emergencies
In most cases, it’s pretty obvious when you’re dealing with a dental emergency. The pain is often severe and you may or may not have a tooth missing. The bottom line is that you need to seek professional care from our Ann Arbor emergency dentists for the sake of your oral health.
Here are 4 that should be looked at immediately.
1. You Knocked Out One or More Teeth
Maybe it happened when you didn’t swing in time during your last baseball game. Or maybe it was when you didn’t see that rogue frisbee coming. However it occurred, it resulted in an and a tooth being knocked out.
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If you find yourself in this situation, try not to panic. Instead, pick the tooth up by the crown, or top, to avoid damage to the roots. Rinse off any debris or dirt that may be on it and if possible, try to put the tooth back into the socket. If not, place it in milk so it does not dry out.
Be sure to call our Ann Arbor, MI, dental office and arrive within 30 minutes as a has the greatest chance of being reattached in that timeframe. In the case that your tooth can’t be reattached, our dentists may recommend tooth replacement options with you.
2. A Tooth Is Broken or Cracked
Another situation that requires urgent dental care and should be taken care of soon after it occurs is a broken or cracked tooth. Should this happen to you, you’ll need to first try to save all pieces of your tooth if possible.
Next, be sure to rinse your mouth with warm water so the area is cleaned. To help reduce any swelling, apply a cold compress to your face. Be sure to then contact our office and we will do our best to get you seen by one of our dentists.
3. You Have a Severe Toothache
Have persistent tooth pain? There are a few steps you can take to ease your discomfort before calling our office. First, rinse your mouth with warm water to flush the area and get it clean. Next, gently use floss to remove any food that is caught between your teeth.
If swishing with warm water and flossing does not help, please do not hesitate to schedule an appointment with our dentists so we can resolve the issue before it worsens.
4. You Discover a Dental Abscess
A is a pocket of pus in a tooth caused by an infection. This infection can result from an ignored cavity, injury, or old dental work. Time is of the essence as an untreated dental abscess can result in often life-threatening complications.
Our dentists will start by draining the abscess to rid the infection. We can then save the tooth with a root canal procedure but if the situation is too severe, our dentists may need to turn to tooth extraction.
Don’t Put Off Seeking Dental Care
If you need relief from a pressing oral issue, our , are available to help. We can also let you know over the phone whether what you’re experiencing is a dental emergency or something that can wait. Call Liberty Dental today at (734) 994-0909 or contact us online to get the care you deserve.
This blog post has been updated.