Emergency Dentistry

A dental emergency is any situation that requires urgent dental assistance. Dental emergencies range from minor to severe. Emergency dentistry is a field of dentistry that provides treatment to patients who have dental emergencies. If you experience a dental emergency, you should seek out emergency dental care as soon as possible.

The most common dental emergencies include:

• Dental injuries, such as knocked out teeth, cuts, and lacerations
• Broken, cracked, decayed, or fractured teeth
• Severe toothache
• Abscesses
• Severe tooth pain
• Broken braces
• Lost dental restoration
• Loose dental restoration
• Lost dental crown

What Should You Do in Case of a Dental Emergency?

Dental emergencies can happen at any time, and it is important to know how to react. If you are dealing with a dental emergency, you should act quickly and stay calm. The first step is to call your dentist. By the time you get your dental appointment, here are some guidelines to follow:

• If a tooth is knocked out, try placing it back into the socket. If that is not possible, keep it moist in milk or saliva and bring it to your dentist.
• If a tooth is broken, rinse out the mouth with warm water and apply a cold compress to the face.
•  If an object is stuck between teeth, try to remove it with dental floss. If that is not possible, visit an emergency dentist right away.
• If a severe toothache occurs, rinse out the mouth with warm water and floss to remove any food debris. Do not place an aspirin on the tooth or gums.
• If swelling or pain occurs, hold a cold compress to the face and rinse out the mouth with warm water.
• If patients experience any of these dental emergencies, they should visit an emergency dentist right away.

How to Prevent Dental Emergencies From Happening?

Dental emergencies usually happen when you’ve managed to break or crack a tooth after biting down on something hard, such as a popcorn kernel, or after getting into an accident. The best way to prevent dental emergencies is to practice good oral hygiene. Brushing at least twice a day, flossing daily, and rinsing with an antiseptic mouthwash are all great habits. It’s also essential to visit your dentist at least twice a year for routine cleanings and exams. Besides, to prevent any emergency during sports, games, etc., wear a mouthguard while playing them. Also, do not use your teeth as tools, and do not bite or chew any hard objects. 

Same-day Emergency Dental Appointment at Soos Creek Dental!

Dental emergencies can be very painful and are often accompanied by bleeding gums, swollen gums, tooth pain, tooth sensitivity, and a tooth or teeth knocked out. For patients experiencing dental emergencies, time is of the essence. The sooner you see a dentist, the better. This will help you prevent your condition from getting worse. At Soos Creek Dental, located in Covington, WA, 98042, we understand that patients can have dental emergencies at any time. So, we offer weekend and late evening availability, as well as same-day emergency appointments for patients experiencing dental emergencies. Our same-day appointments allow patients to meet with our talented team of dentists, hygienists, and dental assistants who can provide same-day treatment.

If you are interested in learning more about our emergency dentistry services, visit our office, Soos Creek Dental, at 17615 SE 272nd St, Covington, WA 98042, or call (253) 631-8241 and schedule an appointment.