What Should You Do In A Dental Emergency?
We have been loving the spring weather and cannot wait to enjoy the summer days that will be here before we know it. Nothing can ruin a fun time like a dental emergency. There are precautions you can take to help prevent one from spoiling your plans. Read on to learn more.
What is a Dental Emergency?
A dental emergency can happen at any time. It is important to remain calm and assess the situation to determine how severe the problem is. We can treat dental emergencies and encourage you to contact our office immediately if any of the following problems occur:
- A tooth that gets knocked out
- A mouth injury that won’t stop bleeding
- A dental abscess
- A significantly cracked or chipped tooth
- A lost filling or crown
Ways to Prevent a Dental Emergency
Just like with any accident, it is not always possible to avoid a dental emergency. However, there are certain precautions you can take to avoid a preventable problem. Visiting our office for routine hygiene examinations allows us to examine your oral health and determine if you have any problems or complications with your teeth and gums that may need immediate treatment. If treatment is delayed, you increase your chance of an emergency. If you or a loved one plays a contact sport, we encourage you to wear a mouthguard to protect your teeth. If you get hit in the face or the mouth, it will provide extra protection to keep your teeth and gums from being severely damaged.
If you or a loved one experiences a dental emergency, it is important to remain calm and contact our office, which is located in Spotswood, NJ, for further instructions. Serious issues may require a visit to urgent care or the emergency room, but we can help determine if that is needed or we can treat you in our office. To help prevent an emergency in the future, we encourage you to schedule an appointment for yourself and your family for oral hygiene examinations and cleanings. We wish you and your family a healthy spring and summer!
