Tooth Pain | Emergency Dental Appointment

 Tooth Pain | Emergency Dental Appointment 

What constitutes as a dental emergency? 

Dental emergencies are classified as any incident involving your mouth, which requires immediate medical attention and treatment. Severe pain and bleeding are some of the most common signs of a dental problem that can be considered an emergency. 

What is the most common dental emergency? 

Having a toothache is the most common dental emergency. It can be caused from a possible cavity or even teeth grinding. If you happen to have a toothache, rinse your mouth out with warm water and floss the area to see if any food or anything else might be stuck that's causing irritation. 

Is a dental cavity considered an emergency? 

It's important to seek emergency dental care if you notice symptoms like this, as an open filling can leave your tooth prone to new infections and cavities. If you leave this to chance, it's likely you'll experience a toothache, cavity, or worse – a root canal.  

What causes teeth to decay rapidly? 

Cavities are permanently damaged areas in the hard surface of your teeth that develop into tiny openings or holes. Cavities, also called tooth decay or caries, are caused by a combination of factors, including bacteria in your mouth, frequent snacking, sipping sugary drinks and not cleaning your teeth well.   

How urgent are cavities? 

Dentistry is all about taking preventative measures. The sooner a cavity can be addressed, the better. If the decay is not removed from the tooth, then it will continue to spread throughout the tooth. Once the decay hit the nerve of the tooth, more extensive dental treatment is required. An untreated cavity can lead to an infection in the tooth called a tooth abscess. Untreated tooth decay also destroys the inside of the tooth (pulp). This requires more extensive treatment, or possibly removal of the tooth. Carbohydrates (sugars and starches) increase the risk of tooth decay.

What happens if you leave a dental cavity untreated? 

An untreated cavity can lead to an infection in the tooth called a tooth abscess. Untreated tooth decay also destroys the inside of the tooth (pulp). This requires more extensive treatment, or possibly removal of the tooth. Carbohydrates (sugars and starches) increase the risk of tooth decay.

 

If you are in need of an emergency dentist, please give the team over at LADD Dental Group a call today! We have over 43 years of dental experience, and we pride ourselves on helping our patients a reason to smile!