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Your tooth is feeling sensitive when you drink your coffee in the morning. This started happening a few weeks back, but it wasn\u2019t every day. Now you\u2019re noticing it every morning and your tooth even woke you up last night because you felt discomfort. You wonder if it\u2019s time to visit your emergency dentist? Is this really an emergency? What are some types of dental emergencies? Read on for some answers!<\/p>\n
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If you are feeling constant dental pain or a toothache that has caused you to lose sleep, it\u2019s time to contact your dentist. Severe dental pain is typically an indicator of an infection in your tooth, and unfortunately, dental infections don\u2019t go away without treatment. So don\u2019t wait to call your dentist thinking that Ibuprofen will help you better.<\/p>\n
An infection left untreated can progress and cause more significant problems for your surrounding teeth and could even result in tooth loss.<\/p>\n
If you notice swelling around your gums or cheek, this could also be telling you that your tooth is abscessed or infected. Swelling causes severe pain and other discomfort, so it\u2019s important to contact your dentist right away if you notice it.<\/p>\n
This is also an urgent situation in which you should contact your dentist right away. A knocked out tooth only has a small window of time in which it can be saved, so don\u2019t delay.<\/p>\n
Transporting your tooth carefully to your dentist is critical for trying to save it. Don\u2019t handle the tooth too much and hold it by the crown, not the roots when you do. Placing it back into its socket is the best way to transport it. However, you can also use milk to keep the tooth moist if you can\u2019t replace it into your mouth.<\/p>\n
There are other situations such as a chipped tooth or broken dental restoration that may not require immediate attention. However, if you\u2019re unsure, it\u2019s a good rule of thumb to contact your dentist anyway. They can help to assess your situation over the phone to ensure you get the treatment you need in a timely manner if it\u2019s necessary.<\/p>\n
If your dental filling or crown falls out or becomes broken, contact Distinguished Dental to discuss your situation. While it may not need immediate attention, you\u2019ll need to restore or replace your restoration in order to protect your tooth from further damage or infection. We\u2019re happy to help you assess over the phone if you should be seen the same day.<\/p>\n
If your tooth is broken, gather as many pieces as you can and contact our office. Dr. McIntosh will determine the best treatment to restore your tooth and get you comfortable again. If your tooth is chipped, give us a call to assess the damage. While you may not need to be seen right away, even a small chip should be smoothed so it doesn\u2019t cause irritation to your soft tissues or tongue.<\/p>\n
Contact your dentist today if you\u2019re feeling any dental pain or sensitivity.<\/p>\n
Dr. Sheri McIntosh has been providing exceptional dental care to patients in Keller, TX for nearly a decade. Her attention to the small details and focus on excellent service makes her the dentist patients in Keller trust.<\/p>\n
Distinguished Dental also offers convenient early morning appointments so we can accommodate emergency patients.<\/p>\n