Leaving issues such as these untreated can progressively contribute to poor oral
health, which can cause serious health issues.
Other forms of dental emergencies involve infections to the tooth or surrounding
gum tissues. If infections spread below the gum line, they can lead to an abscess.
Abscesses are especially dangerous because they damage supporting structures below
the teeth, and if left untreated, they can enter the bloodstream and spread to other
parts of the body.
Some dental emergencies involve damage to existing dental work, such as lost fillings
and crowns. This often results in discomfort or pain. While waiting to see the dentist,
patients can diminish pain by applying clove oil to the tooth. Even if the treatment
itself takes time, Dr. Kaur will provide help with temporary and short-term solutions
to diminish pain until a long-term solution is finalized.
In cases where the tooth is knocked out, it might be possible to restore it to the
socket, so long as the tooth is saved and the patient gets to the dentist within
an hour or so. However, many times it becomes necessary to consider replacements
for the missing tooth, such as a bridge or dental implant.
If you have suffered an unexpected injury that affects your teeth it is advised
that a dentist is sought immediately and that any initial swelling, especially in
cases with high trauma or tooth loss, is dealt with using ice packs. In cases where
cuts have caused bleeding, it is always best to try and stop the bleeding using
pressure and cleans the wound as best as possible before visiting a doctor.
We are here to help you, any time, any day. When your dental health is at risk,
we will do everything we can to make sure that you're treated as soon as possible.
While dental emergencies are rare, they can happen, and it's important to know
how to take care of your teeth no matter what.
When you are suffering from a dental emergency, you want a dentist that you can
depend on to treat the condition promptly. You want someone who can put you at ease
during this stressful time. If you are experiencing a dental emergency we will provide
temporary assistance over the phone and schedule an appointment to service the problem
as soon as possible. Dr. Kaur has extensive experience in dealing with dental emergencies.
You don’t have to put up with pain or wait until the problem gets worse. Contact
our Gainesville Dental Arts in Gainesville today. Our on-call staff member will
help you. If you are unable to reach our office during an emergency, dial 911.
Several factors can cause the need for emergency care, including
- Broken or cracked tooth/teeth
- Broken jaw
- Swollen gums
- Infected gums
- General tooth decay
- Abscessed teeth
- Permanent tooth knocked out
- Object caught between teeth
- Severe toothache
- Loose filling
- Loose crown
- Knocked out baby teeth
- Knocked out adult teeth