Dental Emergencies
Dental emergencies may be related to severe tooth pain or sensitivity, broken or chipped teeth, knocked-out teeth, tooth and gum infections, loose teeth, broken and loose crowns and bridges. It is important to address these problems early, to prevent more serious problem from developing, which may lead to greater discomfort, more complex treatment and greater treatment cost.
During your emergency appointment with the dentist, your dentist will examine your teeth and may take an x-ray.
Treatment will depend on the cause of the toothache and may include a filling, root canal therapy, or a crown. Your dentist will discuss with you treatment options that are available to you.
Things you can do to relieve a toothache before and after the appointment include:
• Keeping your teeth and mouth clean with regular brushing after meals. If your mouth is sore, we recommend using a soft-bristle toothbrush
• Eat foods that are easy to chew and swallow
• Avoid drinks that are very hot or very cold
• Try lying with your head propped up or elevated on a pillow (or two), as lying flat can sometimes worsen dental pain
Dental emergencies may be related to severe tooth pain or sensitivity, broken or chipped teeth, knocked-out teeth, tooth and gum infections, loose teeth, broken and loose crowns and bridges. It is important to address these problems early, to prevent more serious problem from developing, which may lead to greater discomfort, more complex treatment and greater treatment cost.
During your emergency appointment with the dentist, your dentist will examine your teeth and may take an x-ray.
Treatment will depend on the cause of the toothache and may include a filling, root canal therapy, or a crown. Your dentist will discuss with you treatment options that are available to you.
Things you can do to relieve a toothache before and after the appointment include:
• Keeping your teeth and mouth clean with regular brushing after meals. If your mouth is sore, we recommend using a soft-bristle toothbrush
• Eat foods that are easy to chew and swallow
• Avoid drinks that are very hot or very cold
• Try lying with your head propped up or elevated on a pillow (or two), as lying flat can sometimes worsen dental pain