When your teeth are injured or damaged, you can end up with a dental emergency. A dental emergency can consist of a chip, a crack, a break, or the full removal of one or multiple teeth. Knowing who to call is important, because only some dental clinics, like Your Dental Office in Toronto are available for emergency appointments.
What is Considered a Dental Emergency?
Essentially, a dental emergency is one that needs to be treated by a trained professional that practices dentistry or something in relation to oral health. Your Dental Office located in Toronto covers both emergency and non-Emergency dental procedures.
● Chipped, broken, cracked or fractured Teeth
These are considered dental emergencies. When a tooth is lost, try your best to find it! As gross as it may sound, try to place it back into the socket if possible as soon as you can. Sterilize the tooth and your mouth before doing so, then contact your dentist immediately.
● Abscesses
An abscess can be extremely painful, and be in many different sections of your mouth. Antiseptic mouthwash, or using apple cider vinegar is a common method of treating these issues. If you have an abscess that is extremely painful, or refusing to heal on its own or diminish in size, this is when seeing a dentist or contacting your doctor is important.
● Severe Toothache
Cavities, external damage, hot and cold foods, illness or even shifting can cause toothache and severe toothache. When pain doesn't subside or becomes unbearable, you need to contact your dentist. Toothaches can be considered a non dental emergency, but severe toothaches may be classified as an emergency depending on the reason.
● Bleeding Gums
Bleeding gums happens when your gums are not cleaned correctly or often enough. This can lead to infections, and cause further issues. If you're experiencing bleeding gums, then it's a good idea to make an appointment with your dentist.
● Pain When Chewing
This can be for a number or reasons. One is impacted or crowded teeth. Another can be cracks or wear and tear on tooth and jaw. There are many causes for pain while chewing, and if you are having this issue then you are definitely not alone. Book an appointment as soon as possible to limit your discomfort.
Non Emergency Dental Issues
The most typical non-emergency dental issue we usually face is the issue of toothaches and tooth pain. If you receive pain in your tooth that does not subside after a reasonable amount of time, then contact your dentist. Toothaches can come and go, but if you were at the age where you are not developing any more teeth, then it is most likely your toothache is caused from an outside source (damage, wear, breaks, cavities, etc.).
The next thing that can be considered a non dental emergency, but may turn into a serious issue if not attended to, are objects that get stuck between your teeth. In most cases, these can be pulled or removed manually. If the object remains stuck, then you may have to have it removed professionally.
If you think you may have a dental emergency, contact Your Dental Office today to get a check up and diagnosis. Don’t wait to long, and get it checked out as soon as you can.