What are dental emergencies?
An emergency dental situation is anything that prevents you from eating, working, sleeping, or just having a good night’s sleep. Symptoms could include hard-to-manage dental pain, uncontrollable bleeding, trauma, or significant and rapidly progressing facial swelling.
What would the dentist do to help me when I have an emergency?
Depending on the nature of the problem, the dentist may take the appropriate action.This could include removing inflamed dental pulp by initiating root canal treatment , taking a problematic tooth out or prescribing antibiotics.
You may also need to have a tooth that has been knocked out put back in its socket followed by placement of suitable splint for certain period of time.
In case of jaw fracture it is necessary to place splints on the upper and lower jaws. After that they will be bind for a period of around 3-6 weeks to ensure healing in the right position.
Wounds that bleed or ooze continuously for too long will need suturing. On some occasions you might need medication as well.
What should I do when I have an emergency?
Dental emergencies require immediate attention and you should see a dentist as soon as possible.
You will have to take over-the counter analgesics to try and manage the pain.
In case of persistent bleeding you can bite on a clean handkerchief in order to stop further loss of blood.
Avulsed teeth should be put in milk,saline or saliva and you have to see your dentist ideally within 60 minutes.
Are dental emergencies dangerous?
Dental emergencies require immediate attention because they could quickly deteriorate and become even life threatening. If ,for instance,an abscess engages the floor the mouth or neck there could be difficulties with breathing or swallowing. The infection may further spread and result in significant drop in blood pressure or damage to organs like liver or kidneys.
If you think you have dental emergency all you have to do is call Irby Dental Practice.
We are located on 67 Thingwall Road,CH61 3UB and have dedicated slots for emergency appointments.