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Emergency Dental Care
Get Care When You Need It With Emergency Dentistry From Your Sundance Emergency Dentist
When Do You Need Emergency Dental Care?
Life is unpredictable. You never imagine breaking or losing your teeth, but you may lose one while playing sports, or you may chip one while opening a bottle cork! Certain habits and events can result in situations that require emergency dental care. Injury, accidents, teeth grinding, poor oral hygiene, extreme pressure on teeth, etc. often require immediate medical attention.
Some common dental emergencies include:
- Cracked or broken tooth
- Knocked out tooth
- Bleeding gums
- Swollen and tender gums
- Tooth abscess
- Sharp, prolonged toothache
- Pain in the jaw
What To Do If You Have a Dental Emergency?
While certain oral problems can wait, dental emergencies demand immediate medical help. If you or your child has a broken tooth or extreme tooth pain, pick up the phone and book an appointment with your emergency dentist, Farmington, NM. As an emergency dental care provider, Sundance Dental and Orthodontics attends to urgent requests as soon as possible.
Till you get to your emergency dentist, certain precautionary measures can help you bring the situation in control. Remember that every dental emergency requires a different approach.
- Knocked Out Tooth – If you have a knocked out tooth, the best thing you can do before you call us is to try and re-insert the tooth back into the socket. If the tooth cannot be re-inserted, place the tooth in a small container with milk, and bring it to our office immediately.
- Cracked or Chipped Tooth – If your tooth becomes cracked or chipped, call us at our office immediately to schedule an emergency appointment to get it restored. If the pain becomes difficult to bear, you can apply a cold compress to relieve some of your discomfort.
- Lost Dental Appliance – If you have a dental appliance and it is knocked out, or lost, call us at our office. We will arrange an appointment to replace the dental appliance as soon as we possibly can, and will give you further instruction in the meantime.
- Broken Jaw – After an accident, if you suspect that your jaw may be broken, you can relieve some of the pain by applying a cold compress to the area. Patients who have a broken jaw should call us immediately at our office for emergency dental care.
- Toothache – If you are experiencing a toothache, it could indicate a more serious issue that requires root canal therapy. Call your dentist if the toothache becomes severe or chronic.
If you are experiencing a dental emergency, please call us immediately. We will schedule a same-day appointment with your emergency dentist, and work with you to get you the help that you need if you are in the areas of Farmington NM, Rio Rancho NM, Bloomfield NM, or Gallup NM.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Have questions but prefer not to call? Browse our FAQs for quick answers and a better understanding of our dental office and services.
A dental emergency is any oral health issue that requires immediate attention to relieve pain, stop bleeding, or prevent further damage. Common emergencies include severe tooth or gum swelling, broken, cracked, or knocked-out loose teeth, gum infections or abscesses, or uncontrolled bleeding from the mouth. If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, contact our office immediately so we can give you immediate care.
If you have a knocked-out tooth, don’t panic, as it can still be saved. Pick up the tooth by the crown and gently rinse it with water (do not scrub or remove attached tissue). If you can, place the tooth back into the socket and hold it in place. If reinsertion isn’t possible, store the tooth in milk or saliva. Call our office immediately; timing is crucial for saving the tooth.
Yes! At Sundance Dental Care, we offer same-day emergency appointments whenever possible. We prioritize patients with urgent dental issues and will do our best to see you as quickly as possible.
Severe tooth pain can indicate an infection, a deep cavity, or nerve damage. Until you can see us, try to rinse your mouth with warm salt water to reduce inflammation and take over-the-counter analgesics to deal with any pain. Apply a cold compress to ease swelling, if any, and avoid eating on the infected side until you receive treatment.
While some emergencies are unavoidable, you can reduce your risk by:
- Wearing a mouthguard during sports or physical activities.
- Avoiding chewing on hard foods like ice, popcorn kernels, and hard candy.
- Practicing good oral hygiene to prevent decay and infections.
- Scheduling regular dental check-ups to catch problems early.