Emergency dentistry is a type of dental care concerned with unexpected dental issues that require urgent attention. This type of dentistry provides immediate attention to emergencies to help alleviate pain and reduce the risk of long-term dental complications.
At Swartout Dental, we are readily available to help you if you have an oral emergency. We offer same-day, after-hours, and weekend appointments to meet your urgent dental needs as quickly as possible. Please fill out our contact form online to get in touch and schedule an appointment with our dentist. Some of the most common dental emergencies we treat at Swartout Dental include the following:
If the knocked-out tooth is in good condition, we may be able to put it back if you act quickly. Retrieve the tooth and hold it by the top and rinse it. Keep the tooth in a container filled with milk and bring it with you to our office.
If a wire breaks out of a bracket and digs into your cheek, tongue, or gum, try repositioning it to a comfortable level. If you’re unable to push it back, leave it and contact us right away.
A toothache is a sign of an underlying dental problem, such as tooth decay, cavities, infection, gum disease, or bruxism. If you experience a severe toothache, schedule an emergency appointment for assessment and treatment.
If a chipped, cracked, or broken tooth is causing pain or bleeding, you should seek urgent dental care.
If you have severe pain, swelling, and bleeding in your mouth, you may have a dental emergency and should contact us immediately. A knocked-out tooth or a broken tooth that’s causing severe pain may also require immediate attention.
If you’re experiencing pain and swelling, the best thing to do is to take over-the-counter pain medications like Ibuprofen. This can provide some relief from pain and discomfort until you get to our office for treatment.
The most prudent way to shun dental emergencies is to take good care of your oral health, such as cleaning and flossing your teeth as recommended. Regular visits to your dentist for checkups and cleanings can also help reduce your risk of dental emergencies.
If you’re experiencing pain and swelling, the best thing to do is to take over-the-counter pain medications like Ibuprofen. This can provide some relief from pain and discomfort until you get to our office for treatment.
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