Emergency dentistry is a field of dentistry that focuses on urgent treatments. Sometimes, these treatments have to be handled right away to save a patient’s tooth from extraction. Other times, these treatments involve stopping an infection or managing pain.
Emergency dentists can assess the condition of your teeth, gums, and mouth and determine what treatment is necessary. If you experience any type of pain in your mouth, it is considered a dental emergency. Depending on the severity, you may need to visit your emergency dentist.
Tooth Extraction
There are several reasons that a patient might need to have a tooth extracted. If a tooth has been broken and the root is fractured, the tooth can become infected. If a patient has severe gum disease, a tooth may be loose and infected. Severely impacted wisdom teeth may need to be extracted.
Tooth extractions are routine and performed under local anesthesia. The patient will be given a local anesthetic to numb the area, and the extraction will generally be painless. The dentist will use a special tool called the dental elevator to loosen the tooth and gently pull it out.
Dental Abscess
An abscess is a pus-filled infection that occurs inside the tooth. It is caused by a bacterial infection that spreads into the nerve tissue and the tooth. The infection can be very painful because the bacteria release toxins that irritate the nerve endings. Abscesses can be extremely serious and should always be treated by a dentist.
Toothache
Toothaches are never fun, but they are very rarely an emergency. Severe toothaches can indicate the presence of an infection, abscess, or tooth fracture, but this condition can be resolved with endodontic therapy. If you are experiencing a severe or persistent toothache, call us right away.
Dental Trauma
If you experience oral trauma that results in a tooth being knocked out, you should call your dentist as soon as possible. In many cases, a dentist may be able to save the tooth if you seek dental care within six hours of the injury.
Broken Tooth
A broken tooth is a common type of emergency. Any type of injury that damages a tooth can lead to a break. This can be as minor as biting down on something hard or as major as being involved in a car accident.
It is important to see your dentist as soon as possible because a broken tooth can cause permanent damage if not treated. Your dentist will first examine the tooth, checking for nerve damage and fractures. The tooth is then stabilized, often with a crown.
Loose Tooth
If your tooth becomes loose, you should call your dentist to get it stabilized. A loose tooth may happen as a result of an injury or due to a loss of enamel. Your dentist may use several different types of restoration to stabilize your tooth.
Loose Filling
Prevent loose fillings by scheduling regular dental checkups. We will examine your teeth for decay. If we find decay, we will remove the decay and all the teeth. Good oral hygiene, including regular ossing and brushing, can also prevent loose fillings.
To find out more about the dental services offered at Zane Dental, call (763) 561-1200 or schedule an online consultation. You can also visit Dentist in Brooklyn Park, MN, at 7340 Zane Ave N, Brooklyn Park, MN 55443.