A dental emergency is the last thing that you will expect
while having quality time. But when it occurs, you are going to have to deal
with it effectively or it can make things even worse from the perspective of
not only your dental health but also your overall health.
In this article, we are going to discuss some dental emergencies and the ways you can avoid those dental emergencies.
Break a tooth
No matter for what reason you get your tooth broken, it is a
dental emergency that you need to deal with on emergency basis. Therefore, the
immediate thing that you will need to do is to see the dentist. Even if it is a
small chip in your tooth and it may not look serious at the moment, it will
become a bigger problem in the long run.
Your dentist will see how urgently you need to get your
tooth fixed. They will analyze the level of damage. Remember, small chips and
cracks can be smoothed and sealed easily but if the crack runs down towards the
tooth root, you may need a surgery to get the tooth saved. Your dentist may
decide to remove the tooth.
Losing a filling
The reason you get a filling in your tooth may be a dental
emergency. Even if it is a deep cavity, the dentist fills your tooth just
because it cannot stay unprotected for even a few hours. And hence, losing a
filling exposes you against the danger of getting infection which can be quite
detrimental to your oral and overall health.
When you face this problem, you first need to find the lost
filling material. However, do not try to put it back in the slot. You need to
rinse your mouth with warm water to get rid of any debris left as a result of dislodging
of filling. Do not try to sand the tooth as it can cause further damage to your
tooth. Call your dentist and get the appointment fixed on emergency basis.
Toothache
Toothache can be quite severe. There are many reasons you
may feel mild to intense pain in your teeth. These reasons include cavity, sinusitis,
infections, and fractures. Understanding the cause of pain is very important
for the treatment of tooth pain.
If you think that something is stuck between your teeth, try
to floss this object out of the interdental area. This stuck object may be
putting pressure on the gums to cause this pain. Rinsing your mouth with warm
salt water is one of the best ways to relieve the pain on quicker basis.
Applying cold compress on the face above the aching tooth is another way to
numb the area. Call the dentist and get an appointment fixed for the permanent
treatment of toothache.
