Emergency Dentistry
What does an emergency dentist do?
Emergency dentists treat oral injuries and pain that need to be fixed or addressed immediately. A good many dental emergencies are situations that involve saving broken or knocked-out teeth. Coming in to Blakeney Dental within 30 minutes of your mouth or tooth injury can mean the difference between saving and losing your tooth.
Are you in need of emergency dental care?
Whenever you are concerned about a severe mouth injury or condition for yourself or a member of your family, it’s a good idea to seek immediate emergency dental care. Common dental emergencies often include:
Knocked-out teeth
A loose permanent tooth
Extreme mouth or tooth pain
Bleeding inside your mouth from your cheeks, tongue, or gums
An injury to your face or mouth
Swelling in your tongue, gums, or mouth
A badly fractured or cracked tooth
A cut or tear on your lips
You may not be dealing with a dental emergency if you chip a tooth but it doesn't appear as if you'll lose the tooth entirely. Even so, it’s a good idea to contact one of the experienced dentists at Blakeney Dental Center so they can tell you how to handle your tooth until you can get to the office.
What do I do with a knocked-out tooth?
A knocked-out tooth is a serious dental emergency. Put off going to the dentist and there's a good chance you'll lose the tooth for good. Do your best to rinse your mouth and the damaged tooth. Rinse your mouth and tooth with warm water, being careful not to touch the tooth by the roots.
As you clean the tooth, hold it gently by the top, or crown. Never pick up your tooth from the root. If you can, hold the cleaned tooth by the crown and reinsert it into the empty socket. Bite down softly on a gauze pad to hold the tooth in place until you can get to Blakeney Dental Center. Call the office right away or have a family member or friend call to let our staff know you're on your way.
If the tooth cannot go back into the empty socket, hold the tooth in your mouth next to your cheek or keep it in a glass of milk. The moisture will help prevent the roots from drying out. When you're facing a dental emergency, call Blakeney Dental Center for expert assistance.