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What to Do in a Dental Emergency

September 6, 2017Richard GrubbDental Emergencies

Dental emergencies are serious issues which require medical attention as soon as possible. If you are feeling pain or discomfort in the teeth, mouth, or jaw, you should contact our Havre de Grace office at 410-939-5800 immediately. We will arrange to see you as soon as possible. If it’s after hours, our regular number and our voicemail will inform you how to get in touch with us.

What is a Dental Emergency?

If you are feeling pain or serious discomfort in the dental region, you are suffering from a dental emergency. Whether your pain was caused by trauma or if it’s the result of an ongoing dental condition, you need to give us a call right away.

A dental emergency can be any of the following:

  • Severe tooth pain
  • Damaged or fractured (broken) teeth
  • Trauma in the dental region–that means injuries resulting from impact such as a fall, a collision, or a blow
  • Teeth that are loose or have fallen out due to trauma
  • Swelling or discoloration in the teeth, mouth, or jaw
  • An infected or abscessed tooth
  • Bleeding from the dental region that is difficult to control
  • An infected tooth that requires root canal surgery

Call Our Office Right Away

When a dental emergency is the result of trauma, it can be really scary. Whether your injury is due to a sports injury, an accident, or a fall, you and the people around you will naturally be feeling anxious and disoriented. It’s important to try to remain calm and contact our office for instructions on what to do.

When you call our office, you will be provided with immediate assistance. We’ll let you know where to go and what to do to alleviate your pain.

What to do With Missing Teeth

If one or more of your teeth get knocked out due to an accident or injury, it might be possible to save the tooth. That’s why it’s important to take care of the tooth in the following manner while you’re awaiting further instructions from our office.

  • Only handle the tooth by the crown
  • Rinse the tooth with water if it’s dirty
  • If it doesn’t hurt too much, try to reposition the tooth back in the socket
  • If it hurts too much to put the tooth in its socket, place it in a container of milk

Once the tooth is secured, apply a cold, wet compress to the socket and see a dentist as soon as possible.

Your Full-Service Dentist in Havre de Grace

We hope you’ll never need to contact our office for emergency dental care, but you can rest assured that our Havre de Grace dental team be here for you and your family when you need us. Whether you just need a crown or are considering complete dental implant treatment, Dr. Grubb offers comprehensive dental care for your entire family. Give us a call to schedule your next checkup today!

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