Dental emergencies often happen at the most inconvenient times. But what is a dental emergency? What might constitute an emergency to one person might not be to another.
There are many dental emergencies: a sports injury causes a broken tooth, or while eating a snack, you bite into something hard and break off the cusp of a tooth.
Weekends are often inconvenient for dental emergencies because most dentist offices are closed then. However, Firlik Family Dentistry offers emergency care for those who need it when they need it.
DENTAL EMERGENCIES:
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- Teeth that are chipped, cracked or broken
- A knocked-out tooth
- An sports injury to the mouth
- Excessive bleeding in the mouth
- Gum swelling…with or without pain
- Gum or mouth tissue abscesses
- A vehicle accident causing oral pain or difficulty moving your jaw
- Severe toothache or pain when chewing
- Damage to a restoration, such as a dental crown
What you should do in a Dental Emergency
If the pain level you are feeling is manageable, you might wait until the office opens. However, if you are experiencing significant pain or other serious issues, stay calm and contact our office in Grand Rapids, MI, as quickly as possible.
In an instance that a tooth has been knocked out of its socket, it is vitally important that you get to our office quickly. Dr. Firlik might be able to re-implant the tooth. Do not let the tooth dry out! Do one of these three things until you arrive at our office:
- Place the tooth (or teeth) in a container of saline solution
- Put the tooth (or teeth) in a glass of milk
- Place the tooth (or teeth) under your tongue
