{"id":1329,"date":"2018-12-01T20:29:40","date_gmt":"2018-12-01T20:29:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.amberlydental.com\/blog\/?p=1329"},"modified":"2018-12-21T20:34:03","modified_gmt":"2018-12-21T20:34:03","slug":"emergency","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.amberlydental.com\/blog\/2018\/12\/01\/emergency\/","title":{"rendered":"When Should You Call an Emergency Dentist?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.amberlydental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/AdobeStock_204941931__1536159725_51613-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Emergency tooth pain.\" class=\"wp-image-1330\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.amberlydental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/AdobeStock_204941931__1536159725_51613-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.amberlydental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/AdobeStock_204941931__1536159725_51613-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.amberlydental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/AdobeStock_204941931__1536159725_51613.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>You wake up one morning, and the very first thing you notice\nis that one of your teeth hurts. What should you do next? Is this a problem\nthat can wait? Should you call your dentist right away? Sometimes, figuring out\nwhat is and isn\u2019t a dental emergency can be quite tricky. You don\u2019t want to\nignore a serious problem, nor do you want to panic over something minor. When\nis it <em>really <\/em>necessary to contact an\nemergency dentist? Read on below to find out. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Dental Problems That Can Wait\u2026A Little Bit<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you experience any of the following, you don\u2019t need to worry\nabout getting dental care right away, but you should still schedule an\nappointment relatively soon. While these problems aren\u2019t a major concern,\nignoring them for too long can allow them to turn into a major headache! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>A dull,\npersistent toothache<\/strong>: Something might be stuck in-between your teeth, so\nrinse and floss the area and see if this helps. If not, then the issue is\nlikely a small cavity or crack in the enamel. <\/li><li><strong>Bleeding\ngums<\/strong>: It\u2019s normal for the gums to bleed a little bit if you have recently\nstarted flossing, though it could be a sign that you\u2019re cleaning your teeth\nwith too much force. Try brushing and flossing with a lighter touch for about a\nweek and see if it stops. If it doesn\u2019t, then you might have early-stage gum\ndisease, which will require <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amberlydental.com\/periodontal-therapy.html\">periodontal\ntherapy<\/a> from your dentist. &nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>A\nloose\/dislodged filling or crown<\/strong>: Having a crown or filling fall out can\ncertainly be jarring, but it\u2019s not something that needs to be addressed right away.\nSimply put the restoration in a safe container and avoid chewing with the tooth\nuntil you can see your dentist. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Dental Problems That Require Emergency Care<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>On the other side of the coin, if you find yourself dealing\nwith any of these issues, give your dentist a call right away:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>A severe\ntoothache: <\/strong>If your tooth is hurting so bad that you can\u2019t really function\nnormally, then you might have a serious infection or deep fracture, in which\ncase you should visit your dentist ASAP to get relief. <\/li><li><strong>A knocked\nout tooth:<\/strong> After a tooth has become fully dislodged, your dentist can put\nit back into place, but only within an hour or so of the initial accident.\nRecover the tooth and give them a call as soon as you can. <\/li><li><strong>Cracked\nor broken tooth:<\/strong> If a tooth has sustained quite a bit of physical trauma,\nthis can expose the sensitive inner layer, making it more vulnerable to developing\nan infection that can cause <em>a lot<\/em> of\npain. Your dentist will be able to repair the tooth and prevent this using a\ndental crown, and you should go see them as quickly as possible. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Just a Call Away<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Not all dental issues require emergency care, but if you\u2019re\never concerned about your teeth, it\u2019s best to go ahead and just call your\ndentist anyway. Describe your situation, and they\u2019ll let you know what you\nshould do next, whether that involves scheduling a same-day appointment or not.\nWith their help, they\u2019ll ensure that you always get the care you require right\nwhen you need it. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>About the Author<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amberlydental.com\/meet-dr-vacek.html\">Dr. Timothy Vacek<\/a><\/em><em> is a family, cosmetic, and emergency\ndentist who has been practicing in Waverly since 2009. He and his team are\nalways happy to schedule same-day appointments for emergency patients so they\ncan get the urgent care they need without waiting. To learn more about how to\nhandle common dental emergencies, he can be contacted through his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amberlydental.com\/contact.html\">website<\/a>.&nbsp; <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You wake up one morning, and the very first thing you notice is that one of your teeth hurts. What should you do next? Is this a problem that can wait? Should you call your dentist right away? Sometimes, figuring out what is and isn\u2019t a dental emergency can be quite tricky. 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