No one wants to go to the dentist when they don’t have to. Unfortunately, many people don’t go to the dentist when they should, like in the case of a dental emergency. If you aren’t sure that the situation you’re experiencing qualifies as an emergency, don’t try to diagnose yourself. Always contact your Red Bank emergency dentist to discuss your circumstances and find out if you need to be seen right away.
If You Have a Toothache
True toothaches are not fleeting. They make themselves known and do not go away on their own – in fact, without intervention, they only get worse. When you have tooth pain, it could be an indication of a cavity, an infection, a broken tooth, damaged root, or other oral health problem.
Tooth pain can be debilitating. In addition to this discomfort, you can experience accompanying headaches, dizziness, fever, and more. Not dealing with the toothache right away, or thinking you can wait out the pain until your next dental exam and teeth cleaning, could put you at risk of needing dental restorations like root canal therapy or even tooth extraction. If you don’t want to undergo more dental work than necessary or spend excessive time in the dentist’s chair, call right away for an emergency dental appointment.
If You Suffer a Blow to the Mouth
Whether a blow to the mouth was caused by a car accident, fistfight, sporting collision, or fall, you can suffer serious dental damage as a result. If the blow has resulted in a lot of blood, try not to panic. Bleeding from the mouth is scary, but there are a great deal of blood vessels in this area that can make a problem look worse than it really is. Nevertheless, always err on the side of caution. Call your dentist right away to discuss the situation.
Some blows to the mouth are obvious dental emergencies, especially when they result in a knocked out, dislodged, loose, or broken tooth. Problems like these require immediate attention. Always contact your Red Bank dentist for help.
If Your Dental Work Is Damaged
Any damaged cosmetic dentistry or dental restorations are a problem. However, they may not be an emergency that requires a same-day dental visit.
For example, if you have a broken porcelain veneer, it will be unsightly and annoying, but it may not be threatening to your oral health. Your dentist will want you to come in sooner rather than later.
If you have a broken crown or filling, this is more problematic. Issues like these leave a tooth susceptible to bacteria and food particles, which could cause decay or infection later. Again, a same-day appointment may not be critical if you’re unable to make it work, but it’s a good idea to be seen quickly.
Contact Your Red Bank Emergency Dentist
Take every dental problem serious. If you have an ache, pain, or damage, contact Red Bank emergency dentists Dr. Carole Sherrod Jewell or Dr. Pauline Robinson at our Red Bank, NJ, dental office to make an appointment. We are here to help when you need it.
