Managing Your Dental Emergency

Dental emergencies can be urgent matters to address as it can be possible for these emergencies to result in serious cosmetic issues as well as impair the functionality of your mouth. When facing a dental emergency, having some critical information may help you with assessing your options.                    

Avoid Assuming That The Severity Of Pain Will Always Indicate The Seriousness Of The Dental Issue

There are many individuals that will simply assume that the severity of the pain that they are experiencing in their tooth will always be a reliable indicator of the extent of the damage that has occurred. In reality, it can be possible for a dental emergency to result in the destruction of the nerve that is in the tooth. If this occurs, you may not be able to feel much in it. As a result of this particular reality, a patient should have their tooth inspected whenever they are starting to feel some discomfort in it or if they notice that a crack or chip has formed in the tooth.

A Dental Emergency Will Not Always Result In The Loss Of A Tooth

In some cases, it may be necessary to extract a tooth that has suffered extensive structural damage or that has developed a major infection. However, there are many treatment options that may allow for this to be avoided. The use of dental bonding can be one solution that will enable the tooth to be repaired while avoiding the need to extract it. This bonding can be a strong and durable material that is also highly malleable. These factors can make it an excellent choice for rebuilding or restoring a tooth.

Use Simple But Effective Steps To Control Swelling

Many dental emergencies will produce substantial swelling and general inflammation. While it is often possible to lessen this swelling with some simple steps, individuals may not realize the problems that severe dental swelling can cause. Physical pain can be the most noticeable issue, but it is also possible for this swelling to slow the patient's recovery. If the swelling is extremely severe, it could even contribute to further damage occurring to the teeth or the gums that are supporting them. Ice packs are one solution for reducing swelling, but you may need to apply the ice pack directly to the skin to get the best results. To limit the discomfort that this extremely cold ice pack will be able to cause, individuals may alternate using the ice pack for several minutes at a time.

Contact an emergency dentist for more information. 


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