Dental Emergencies
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Dental emergencies in Tampa, FL, could become more significant, permanent problems if you don’t have them treated immediately.
What Constitutes a Dental Emergency?
A dental emergency could be any potentially life-threatening injury or dental issue that requires immediate treatment. That could include treatment needed to stop bleeding, treat a severe infection, or alleviate severe pain. Any of these cases require you to find a dentist in Tampa, FL, immediately.
Common Dental Emergencies
These are some of the most common dental emergencies and what to do about them.
Knocked-Out Tooth
If you have a knocked-out tooth, put it back in the socket if it will fit. If it doesn’t, put it in a glass of milk (never put it in water, or the roots could burst), and get to the emergency dentist immediately. The sooner you get to the dentist, the better the chances are that you will be able to save your tooth. Make sure you don’t touch that tooth by the roots, and always handle it gently.
Severe Toothache or Abscess Tooth
This is considered a dental emergency because if you have severe tooth pain, you also have a severe infection. Rinse your mouth out with a warm saltwater mixture. This will help alleviate the pain and help manage the infection, giving you time to get to the dentist.
Lost Filling or Crown
A tooth with a lost filling or crown can be temporarily filled with over-the-counter dental cement until you can get to your dentist. But don’t put off treatment, or you could cause additional damage to your tooth.
Chipped or Broken Teeth
Gather up any loose tooth fragments and get to your dentist immediately. If you are in pain, apply an ice pack to the outside of your cheek near the affected tooth to help reduce swelling and pain.
Soft Tissue Injury
Any severe injury to your lips, gums, cheeks, or tongue is considered a dental emergency. These injuries could result in excessive bleeding, pain, and potentially an infection. Therefore, you should get to your dentist immediately.
