{"id":17,"date":"2018-10-06T22:27:29","date_gmt":"2018-10-06T22:27:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cochellfd.com\/blog\/?p=17"},"modified":"2018-11-07T17:21:39","modified_gmt":"2018-11-07T17:21:39","slug":"emergency-dentist-define-dental-emergencies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cochellfd.com\/blog\/2018\/10\/06\/emergency-dentist-define-dental-emergencies\/","title":{"rendered":"Emergency Dentist Helps You Define Dental Emergencies"},"content":{"rendered":"<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-19\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cochellfd.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/AdobeStock_92833144__1513884010_40974-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"A person holding their cheek in pain.\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cochellfd.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/AdobeStock_92833144__1513884010_40974-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cochellfd.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/AdobeStock_92833144__1513884010_40974-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cochellfd.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/AdobeStock_92833144__1513884010_40974.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>\r\n\r\nWhen it comes to medical emergencies, you know when it\u2019s time to see a doctor or visit an emergency room. A broken arm, chest pain, severe bleeding, these are all obvious signs that you need to see an emergency doctor immediately.\r\n\r\nBut what should you do when you wake up with an aching tooth or sensitivity? When is it time to call after hours vs. wait until regular business hours to address a dental issue? What does emergency pain vs. non-urgent discomfort feel like? Today, an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cochellfd.com\/emergency-dentistry.html\">emergency dentist<\/a> is prepared to answer precisely that.\r\n\r\n<!--more-->\r\n<h2>What are the Symptoms of a Dental Emergency?<\/h2>\r\n<strong>Loose, displaced or knock out teeth<\/strong>&#8211;It\u2019s normal for teeth to have a small amount of movement due to the periodontal ligament. However, teeth should never feel so loose you can move it with your tongue or with very little pressure. That\u2019s a sign that gum disease, trauma or dental caries have damaged the supportive tissue holding the tooth in place.\r\n\r\n<strong>Swelling&#8211;<\/strong>Another common sign of a dental emergency is swelling in the gums, cheek or jaw. This is a sign that a localized infection is developing and usually accompanied by large amounts of pain and discomfort.\r\n\r\n<strong>Bleeding&#8211;<\/strong>A small amount of bleeding can come from unhealthy gums or localized trauma during brushing or eating.\u00a0 Bleeding from trauma or that does not stop on its own should be evaluated.\r\n\r\n<strong>Pain&#8211;<\/strong>It may sound surprising, but certain oral sensations are difficult to define as a dental emergency or not. For example, tooth sensitivity happens to most people and is usually caused by external stimuli from either hot or cold food or beverages. If your teeth go back to feeling normal once the stimuli is removed, it\u2019s not a dental emergency.\r\n\r\nHowever, if you experience any of the following sensations or situations, it\u2019s time to schedule an appointment. They include:\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Sharp tooth sensitivity that doesn\u2019t go away<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Dull nagging toothaches<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Extreme throbbing pain<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Pain while eating<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Pain located in the back of the jaw<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nIf you taste metal, have constant headaches that seemingly won\u2019t go away, or have a canker sore or ulceration that doesn\u2019t heal after a two-week period, these are all reasons to visit a dentist for a closer examination.\r\n\r\nIn the case of oral problems, it\u2019s much better to be safe rather than sorry.\r\n<h2>How Will My Emergency Be Handled?<\/h2>\r\nDental emergencies are handled based on the symptoms. Therefore, if you woke up this morning and started feeling pain seemingly out of nowhere, the dentist will ask you about your oral care routine, diet, and if this symptom has happened before. They\u2019ll also perform X-rays in order to locate the source of the problem before effectively treating it. One solution for an oral infection typically involves antibiotics, painkillers and a root canal to remove the infection directly.\r\n\r\nIf your tooth is broken down, either from an accident or from tooth decay, they\u2019ll examine the extent of the damage so they know whether a filling or crown can restore the tooth. If not, they\u2019ll likely need to perform an extraction.\r\n\r\nAre you experiencing a dental emergency? Don\u2019t put off treatment. Schedule an appointment today!\r\n<h2>About the Author<\/h2>\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cochellfd.com\/christel-cochell.html\">Dr. Christel Cochell<\/a> earned her DMD degree from OSHU of Portland. She\u2019s been helping patients treat dental emergencies since 2005 and is even open most Fridays. If you need a dental emergency handled as soon as possible, don\u2019t hesitate to contact her through her <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cochellfd.com\/contact-us.html\">website<\/a>.","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"When it comes to medical emergencies, you know when it\u2019s time to see a doctor or visit an emergency room. A broken arm, chest pain, severe bleeding, these are all obvious signs that you need to see an emergency doctor immediately. But what should you do when you wake up with an aching tooth or sensitivity? When is it time to call after hours vs. wait until regular business hours to address a dental issue? 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