What qualifies as a dental emergency?
A dental emergency usually involves pain and pain with swelling. Those are very important symptoms that must be addressed right away.
What should I do if I get a tooth knocked out?
It is very, very important that you seek dental care immediately. You only have a little bit of time before that wound starts to heal, and then your dentist may not be able to put the tooth back in place, resulting in the loss of the tooth. As soon as the tooth gets knocked out, try to rinse it off, put it in a little baggie, and bring it with you to the dental office. Please don't forget your tooth and get there as soon as possible.
How can a broken tooth be treated in one visit?
Clients are often impressed by the fact that we can treat a broken tooth in one visit. You must, however, see a dentist who has the facilities and the machine called a Cerec in order to do your crown in one visit. Often within one hour, you will leave with your final crown glued in place.
What to do with dental emergencies after hours?
A true dental emergency is if you have pain, especially with swelling. That needs to be addressed right away. It is critical that should you develop a fever along with your pain and swelling, you seek medical care immediately. This could actually turn out to be a life-threatening emergency. Please do not take it lightly. Again, pain with swelling and a fever is a true medical emergency.
How can I manage tooth pain at home?
Really, it's quite simple. You can just take over-the-counter pain pills like Tylenol or ibuprofen, and an ice pack goes a long way to manage that pain.