Nobody plans for dental emergencies, but it’s important to recognize the signs that you need prompt treatment. At Alpine Dental & Dentures in Gaithersburg, we are here to assist day or night to address severe dental issues and help you find relief.
Some common symptoms that may indicate an emergency situation include:
Toothaches – If you experience sharp, throbbing pain that doesn’t subside with over-the-counter medications, it’s time to contact us. Toothaches can be caused by conditions like large cavities, fractured fillings, or pulp infections that require immediate care from a dentist.
Knocked Out Tooth – If one of your teeth is avulsed due to an injury, the remaining roots may still be attached which leaves you at high risk for infection if not replanted properly. We can often reimplant an avulsed permanent tooth within an hour of the accident for the best chance of survival.
Facial Swelling – Significant swelling or pus draining around the mouth could point to a spreading dental infection that needs urgent drainage and antibiotics. Without prompt treatment, airway obstruction or other complications may develop.
Jaw/Tooth Issues after an Injury – Trauma such as a sports accident, fall, or physical assault that causes severe jaw pain, difficulty opening/closing, or loose, cracked, or knocked out teeth may indicate a fracture in need of swift care.
Excessive Bleeding – Persistent heavy bleeding after extraction or due to gum disease that will not stop after 15-20 minutes of direct pressure requires our assistance to pinpoint the source and apply local hemostatic agents if needed.
Foreign Object Impaction – Don’t wait if you accidentally lodged something hard between your teeth like a popcorn kernel, toothpick, or broken dental filling fragment that is jammed in place or causing pain.
At Alpine Dental & Dentures in Gaithersburg, we are set up to assess dental emergencies and begin appropriate treatment without delay quickly. Don’t suffer through oral pain or risk an unfolding infection – call us right away at (301) 740-3955 if you experience any of these warning signs.
We also provide 24/7 emergency dental care so there’s no need to trek to an urgent care clinic when dental pros can take you immediately. Your comfort and oral health are our top priorities.
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