DENTAL EMERGENCY IN DELRAY BEACH
At Ocean Breeze Prosthodontics we do our best so that patients are well taken care of in case of a dental emergency. Sometimes, it is hard for patients to know exactly if they’re going through a true dental emergency.
In general, the ADA considers that dental emergencies “are potentially life threatening and require immediate treatment to stop ongoing tissue bleeding [or to] alleviate severe pain or infection.” This means you should get an emergency office visit if you are experiencing:
- severe pain
- uncontrolled bleeding
- evident infection
- broken tooth, dentures or restorations
- intraoral or extraoral swelling
- a fracture that may pose potential tooth loss
Our office always tries to find an opening in the schedule so we can get immediate treatment. Emergencies that are left untreated may pose severe consequences on your oral health. For example, a tooth infection could radiate into your jaw and cause bone loss.
Why Should You Get Immediate Treatment if You Have a Dental Emergency
Benefits of Treating a Dental Emergency Right Away
Are You Facing a Dental Emergency?
Steps to Take Before Calling Your Emergency Dentist
During a dental emergency, you need to take into account these steps:
- Contact our office asap (561) 279-6999
- Try to be very specific when describing the problem. Many times you can get some home relief before you head to the office. (cold pads, hot pads, water, or even taking a pain killer can be suggested so you can relieve pain till you get to the office).
- Once you get to the office: You will need to have your mouth observed and if possible you should soon get a comprehensive exam to evaluate the rest of your mouth. Dr. Goetz will be able to diagnose if the emergency problem may bring consequences to any other surrounding teeth or tissues.
DENTAL EMERGENCY FAQ
I am text block. Click edit button to change this text. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo. When you’re dealing with a dental emergency situation it is always advisable to see your dentist right away. Even if strong pain may go away , if you consider something wrong is going on in your mouth, call the office asap. Remember: the sooner, the better. As with any other dental treatment, insurance plans typically cover preventative dentistry. So if your emergency implies restoration with crowns or implants, you will need to check out the benefits your insurance plan offers. Remember at Ocean Breeze Prosthodontics we work out-of-network, always filing your claims for you to get reimbursed directly at your home. There are some effective ways to deal with pain before you get to the office. If your mouth or gums are swollen, trying ice pads will relieve the swelling and pain for some time. If there’s bleeding, try to get some gauze to make sure you can control bleeding till you see your dentist. But you definitely have to see your dentist if you are going through pain or bleeding during a dental emergency. Even if you’re not in pain, you should see your dentist as soon as you can to check your mouth if you lose a filling or a crown. Bacteria can start damaging the space left by the filling or crown and cause an infection which may lead to more invasive treatments such as root canals. So, anytime you lose a filling or crown, make sure you see your dentist right away. It will all depend on the issue that’s going on in your mouth. Sometimes pain will be relieved with simple treatments such as deep cleaning, or a filling. However, if the treatment involves a bridge, a crown or an implant for example, you will surely have to make some extra office visits to complete the treatment.Why Shouldn’t I Postpone my Dental Emergency Visit?;
Will My Insurance Cover the Cost of My Dental Emergency Treatment?
How Can I Deal with Pain or Bleeding till I Get to the Office?
Is Losing a Filling or a Crown a Dental Emergency?
Will I Have to See the Dentist Again After the Emergency Visit?
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