4 Signs You Need Emergency Dental Care

Emergency Dental Care at Moorehead Dentistry

Damage to teeth and gums can’t be ignored. It’s always important to act quickly if something is wrong, but some dental issues are more pressing than others. How can you know the difference between a dental problem that needs to be solved soon and a problem that needs to be solved now?

We never want our patients to put off a dental procedure when it could lead to lasting harm, so we’ve compiled a list of important warning signs that mean you should get your teeth checked out as soon as possible. After all, you’ve only got so many teeth — it’s best to keep them all in good shape.

1. Broken or missing teeth

It goes without saying that obvious physical damage to your teeth is one of the most urgent dental emergencies you can experience. If your tooth has been damaged, rinse your mouth with warm water immediately and call us as soon as possible. If your tooth has come out, gently try to put it back into the socket (without touching the root!) or keep it in your mouth to protect it until we can see you.

2. Dental abscesses

A dental abscess is a small collection of pus inside of a tooth or gums that is caused by a bacterial infection. If your symptoms include shiny red swollen gums, a fever, or pain that spreads to your jaw or neck, you may have an abscess, even if you don’t see it. Try to see us as soon as possible, but, in the meantime, you can reduce the pain of the abscess by avoiding cold drinks. Use a soft toothbrush to very gently clean the area until we can get you into the office.

3. Lost filling or crown

A crown or filling can become loose or even fall out for a variety of reasons. If you lose a crown or filling, it’s important to try to save it — we may be able to reuse it. Rinse the area with warm salt water and continue to brush the damaged tooth (gently!) until we can see you.

4. Significant pain or swelling in the teeth, gums, or jaw

Constant pain or swelling in your mouth is never normal! This symptom may seem vague or common, but it could be a sign of major damage or an infection that could have nasty results if left untreated. Don’t tough it out. Call us and we will decide together whether you need to come in for an appointment.

Ignoring any of these four dental problems could result in the permanent loss of teeth. Infections can even spread to other parts of your body and cause serious general medical issues, so it’s extremely important to get your teeth examined if you experience any dental emergency on this list!

We want your tooth pain or mouth pain to stop.

First and foremost, if you are in pain, we want to help you get some relief. Then we can address any underlying causes to solve the problem using dental best practices. If you believe you’re experiencing a dental emergency, give one of our three convenient locations a call as soon as possible. We’ll get you an appointment soon, so you can go back to your life and leave tooth pain behind.

Blue Ash Dentistry

10427 Kenwood Road
Cincinnati, OH 45242
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Hours

Mon: 8AM - 4PM
Tues: 8AM - 5PM
Wed: 8AM - 5PM
Thur: 8AM - 5PM
Fri: 8AM - 3PM
Sat-Sun: Closed

Phone

513-984-3817

Fax

513-984-3818

Email Address

blueash@mooreheaddentistry.com

Batavia Dentistry

285 East Main Street #6
Batavia, OH 45103
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Hours

Mon: 8AM - 5PM
Tues: 8AM - 5PM
Wed: 8AM - 4PM
Thur: 8AM - 5PM
Fri: 8AM - 3PM
Sat/Sun: Closed

Phone

513-732-0541

Fax

513-732-0552

Email Address

batavia@mooreheaddentistry.com

Lebanon Dentistry

1521 Walmart Drive #301
Lebanon, OH 45036
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Hours

Mon: 8AM - 4PM
Tues: 8AM - 5PM
Wed: 8AM - 5PM
Thurs: 8AM - 5PM
Fri: 8AM - 3PM
Sat/Sun: Closed

Phone

513-282-6200

Fax

513-282-6201

Email Address

lebanon@mooreheaddentistry.com