What Kind Of Dental Issues Are Considered An Emergency?
We don’t know about you, but we cannot be happier that spring has arrived! The countdown to summer is on, and we cannot wait to hear about all of your exciting plans during your next visit. Nothing can ruin a fun time or exciting plans like a dental emergency. It always seems like an emergency happens at the least ideal time. We want to provide you with some ways to help determine what is a dental emergency and how to prevent emergencies from occurring.
What is a Dental Emergency?
It can be very overwhelming if you or a loved one experiences a dental emergency. It can be difficult to know what would be considered an immediate visit to our office and what can be monitored at home. The most important thing to remember is to remain calm and approach the situation with a clear mind. If any of these instances occur, call our office as soon as possible:
- A knocked-out tooth
- A mouth injury that won’t stop bleeding
- Broken or damaged braces
- A significant crack or chip in a tooth
- A lost filling or crown
- A dental abscess
How to Avoid a Dental Emergency
One of the best ways to avoid a dental emergency is to maintain your routine oral hygiene examination appointments. If it has been longer than six months since your last visit, we recommend calling today to schedule a visit as soon as possible. During these important visits, we not only clean the teeth, but we are also able to find current dental issues or locate areas in the mouth that may be a problem in the near future. If we recommend treatment, we suggest scheduling your appointment as soon as possible. The longer you delay, the greater the risk you have of experiencing a dental emergency.
If you or a loved one experience a dental emergency, be sure to call our office located in Kauffman, TX as soon as possible so we can bring you into the office for an appointment. If you are dealing with a severe emergency, we recommend heading to the nearest hospital. We hope you have a safe spring and summer and we look forward to seeing you at your next routine appointment.
