Dental Emergencies

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Emergency dental care clinics can come in very handy if you suffer a dental emergency. Sometimes damaged teeth can be classed as a medical emergency, even if it may not have the visible effects of a lost or loose tooth.

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Choices For Damaged Teeth

Damage to your teeth can be caused by many things. Perhaps you have an accident such as falling over on the street. You could have a collision with another person, or be involved in a traffic accident. It’s easy to think that if there is no visible effect - such as a gap in your teeth or any problems with a loose tooth – then you’re okay. However, if you’re in severe pain, this shouldn’t be ignored. 

Serious pain, whether you think there’s some internal damage to your mouth or not, is classed as a dental emergency and should be treated as such. You may need x-rays to determine whether anything has been loosened, so visiting an emergency dentist clinic is the safest course of action. 

You need a dental clinic with a good reputation and one that is used to dealing with emergencies. Moreover, if the accident has happened to your child, you need an expert in children dentistry. Some dentist clinics offer emergency care because they’re required to, not because they genuinely want to help those in need of emergency dental care. Choosing a good clinic can make a world of difference for your teeth. 

Options For Abscesses

Abscesses come in two forms. Gum abscesses or boils can develop quite quickly. Because they grow larger in a relatively short time, you may be concerned. However, they usually aren’t considered a dental emergency and they’ll likely disappear after a few days. A tooth abscess, on the other hand, is very painful and you’ll usually get some warning when one is about to cause serious problems. However, it’s entirely possible that you may need to seek out an emergency dentist if you have severe issues. 

Tooth abscesses can be extremely painful and can cause flu-like symptoms, with the swelling having other effects too. Generally, you’ll know when the pain is severe enough that it is being caused by a tooth abscess and you’ll need to consult a dentist about the issue. 

You may need to undergo a course of antibiotics prior to root canal treatment; although this depends on your particular case. When you’re searching for emergency dental care for teeth problems such as abscesses, you’ll need to know how to get hold of a quality emergency dental practitioner. If you’re in a central location especially, you’ll have options, although not all of them will be with experienced emergency dentists who will put you at ease.