When You Need To See an Emergency Dentist

Do you know what types of oral health problems are considered dental emergencies? You'll need to see your Mesa, AZ, emergency dentist, Dr. Katia Mortazavinia, as soon as possible if any of these things happen.

Your tooth is throbbing and you feel awful

You may have a dental abscess if tooth pain is accompanied by a fever, swollen glands, facial swelling, and pus or a small bump on your gum. The bacterial infection can enter your bloodstream and quickly spread throughout your body if you don't receive emergency treatment at the Mesa dental office.

Abscesses often cause severe, throbbing pain that can radiate to your jaw. Did your pain suddenly stop? If the nerves inside your tooth die, you won't feel pain anymore. Unfortunately, you'll still have an infection that must be treated immediately.

Your tooth was knocked out

It may be possible to reimplant a knocked-out tooth if you receive emergency dental care as soon as possible. Reimplantation will be most successful if treatment starts within an hour or so of your accident.

Once you locate your knocked-out tooth, rinse it with water to remove dirt and debris. Place the tooth back in the socket if you can. If it won't fit, hold it between your teeth and gum, or put in a closed container filled with your saliva or milk.

A blow to the face loosened your tooth

Any type of accident that involves a blow to the face can loosen teeth. If your tooth has moved out of position, use your finger to gently push it back to its normal position without forcing it. If the tooth won't move easily, don't try to move it.

Whether your tooth is simply loose or has moved out of position, you'll need emergency dental care.

You broke a tooth

Broken teeth can occur as a result of a blow to the face or may happen if you bite into a piece of food with a cracked or fragile tooth. The injury can be very painful if the broken ends of the teeth are exposed to the air. Adding a little dental cement to the ends will reduce your pain until your dentist can put a temporary crown on the tooth. The temporary crown will be replaced with a permanent restoration in a few weeks.

Prompt treatment is essential if you have a dental emergency. Call your emergency dentist in Mesa, AZ, Dr. Katia Mortazavinia, at (480) 265-8702 to schedule your appointment.

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