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Feb
01

It’s an emergency! Call someone a dentist!

Dental emergencies do not happen too often, but when they do, immediate action is necessary. If your teeth are in pain, you should try to see a dentist as soon as possible. Many dentists will see you during the evenings and weekends for emergencies. Common problems include emergency dental teeth broken, abnormal swelling, and severe toothache.
Broken or fractured teeth:
If you have a broken tooth or broken teeth, you should contact an emergency dentist as quickly as possible. If the tooth is knocked out, place it in a glass of milk immediately, and there is a good possibility that the dentist can re-deploy. Milk provides a nutritious soil moist environment for the tooth until it is re-implanted. Try not to touch the root of the tooth. The tooth has the greatest chance of survival if it is re-established within thirty minutes.
Swelling:
Swelling or tooth abscess is usually a result of dental caries. Trauma to the tooth may also be the cause, as when a tooth is broken or chipped. This is due to the openings in the tooth enamel, allowing bacteria to reach the pulp (the center of the tooth), and leading to infection. If left untreated, infection can spread to the bone surrounding the tooth infection. If you have an abscess or swelling with fever, contact your dentist as soon as possible. While waiting until Monday can be seen, usually makes it more difficult to treat the problem.
Toothache:
A severe toothache can be caused by different things. Sometimes the nerve is dying, and you must have a root canal. Other times, you may have a gum abscess and a contra biotic will quickly solve the problem. Whatever the cause, your dentist will have to see and have a mouth X-rays to determine the cause. Call your dentist when you have a toothache and let it takes you out of pain – before it gets worse!