What Is A Dental Emergency And How Do I Tell If I Have One?

People will call us with a question that’s urgent from time to time and they want to know if they have a problem with a dental emergency. While you’re not going to be turned away during a problem you’re having, you will need to know what an emergency consists of so you know when to let the dentist know you need help.

A Tooth That’s Fractured

While you don’t have to get emergency help in every situation where you fracture a tooth, you may find that it’s really severe. If you have a severe aching in your tooth then  you probably will need emergency help.

Swelling That’s Bad

If you’re having a problem with swelling and not being able to comfort yourself it could mean that you’re dealing with an infection. If your gums are swollen in any way then it’s probably a good idea to call in for help.

If You’ve Had A Tooth Knocked Out

Apply a warm compress to your gums where the tooth came out so you can stop the blood from flowing there. You should take the tooth along for the dentist visit because they may be able to put that tooth back in.

When You Have An Extruded Tooth

An extruded tooth is when you have a tooth that’s not in the right place and it’s hurting you because it’s sticking out forward or backwards. Don’t try adjusting your tooth by yourself, we are able to fix it for you.

A Tooth That’s Abscessed

If you’re dealing with an abscessed tooth it will swell up and there will be pus coming from it while it turns another color. Even if nothing in particular caused this, you need to get help with this because it is a dental emergency.

When you have any doubts about this sort of thing you shouldn’t hesitate to give us a call.. We will let you know whether or not you have an emergency and what you can do about it.

Contact Emergencydentistmilwaukee.com for more information.