What is a dental emergency?
A dental emergency can be a number of things. Anything that causes a great amount of dental pain, whether from a cracked tooth or a possible abscess, can constitute a true dental emergency. There are a multitude of different things that qualify. But the main thing is we want to get you out of pain, get rid of infection, and get you feeling better.
What should I do if I have a dental emergency?
If you ever have a dental emergency, it's best to see your dentist. I know sometimes we want to go to urgent care or an emergency room to get some antibiotics or something to treat it, but the dentist really needs to take a look at the tooth problem to see what treatment needs to be done to fix it. An antibiotic will take the pain away for a short time, but you still need to get that tooth looked at.
What are the different types of dental emergencies?
There are a lot of different types of dental emergencies. A dental emergency from a cracked tooth is something where a procedure can be done depending on whether that crack is into the nerve of the tooth. Sometimes the tooth may need a crown. Sometimes the tooth may need a root canal. If that tooth, let's say, has an abscess, a lot of the time the tooth either needs a root canal or may need to be extracted, and you may need to have an implant placed.
Another dental emergency is bleeding or inflamed gums that are very, very sore. A lot of the time, that is from periodontal disease or gum disease. We need to get you in and evaluate your gums to see what kind of cleaning you need to get you out of pain.
Another dental emergency is tooth sensitivity, and that can come from a number of things. It can come from a cavity starting in a tooth. It can come from gum recession, but we need to take a look at that tooth to see what type of treatment you may need.
Another dental emergency is a broken denture or a broken partial, and getting those things fixed so that way you can chew and eat functionally with your appliances.
When might a dental extraction be needed?
A dental tooth extraction may be needed if the tooth has a severe infection or a crack that makes that tooth unrestorable. In that case, when you have an extraction, it's best to come in, get that tooth extracted, get a bone graft for a possible future implant, and then later on down the road, once that heals, get you all set up for a dental implant to replace that missing tooth.
When might I need an emergency root canal?
You may need an emergency root canal for several reasons. You could have a severely infected tooth. You could have a cracked tooth that's cracked into the nerve. You may have a visible abscess going on in your mouth. Those are several reasons why you may need an emergency root canal.
Do you offer same-day care for dental emergencies at Bailey Dental Group?
Here at Bailey Dental Group, we do offer same-day care for your dental emergencies. At Bailey Dental Group, we are here three days out of the week, very late, for after-work people who need to get in for a dental emergency.
If you’re looking for dental care you can trust, call us at (586) 800-2250 or email [email protected]. We’re here to help you have the smile you've always wanted!