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    A true dental emergency must be addressed immediately to prevent bigger complications from developing, including tooth loss or even hospitalization. At Impressions Dental in Chandler, we take every patient concern seriously. If you believe you have an oral health emergency, contact us right away to find out whether you need to be seen immediately.

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    Signs of a True Dental Emergency

    Dental emergencies do not always happen at convenient times. At Impressions Dental, we make every possible accommodation to see emergency dental patients quickly, particularly if you are experiencing any of the following concerns:

    • Severe toothache: If you have brushed, rinsed, and flossed your teeth and you still have pain, your toothache needs to be addressed right away. Debilitating tooth pain can prevent you from functioning normally in your daily life and requires quick intervention, whether the source of the problem is a tooth decay or a gum or root infection.
    • Knocked out, dislodged, or loose tooth: When a tooth is not in its proper place because of a trauma to the mouth or severe gum disease, the matter is time sensitive and must be handled immediately. Without fast treatment, you could lose your tooth permanently.
    • Abscess or infection: Swelling, red, or pus-filled, oozing gums are signs of a serious dental and medical emergency and need to be diagnosed and treated right away.
    • Severe bleeding: There are many tiny blood vessels in the mouth, lips, cheeks, and gums. Any injury to these areas can lead to excessive bleeding. The problem can often look worse than it is, but if the bleeding will not stop, call your dentist.
    • Chipped or broken tooth or dental work: There are different degrees of danger with a chipped or broken tooth. If the chip is significant or your tooth is cracked or in pieces, the problem is immediate and should be resolved right away to prevent further damage and stop bacteria from entering the area and causing infection. A broken veneer, denture, bridge, or crown is inconvenient, but may not always need same-day attention – allow your Chandler emergency dentist to make the call.
    • Mouth or jaw trauma: If you suffer a blow to the mouth because of a car accident, fall, sports injury, fistfight, or otherwise, followed by sudden discomfort or bleeding, contact your dentist right away. Even though there may not be visible problems, there could be hairline cracks, breaks, or other complications that could lead to future complications.

    No matter what kind of dental emergency you are experiencing, do not try to diagnose your own oral health condition. Allow your Chandler emergency dentist to make a diagnosis and determine the next steps.

    Treatment for a Dental Emergency

    Your dentist can only determine the appropriate treatment for your dental emergency once an examination has been completed. Some of the most common repairs for a dental emergency include:

    • Root canal therapy: Extreme tooth pain indicates that something isn’t right within your tooth or under the gums. Root canal therapy involves the meticulous cleaning of the root canals, which eliminates infection, relieves discomfort, and saves the tooth. This treatment is usually accompanied by the placement of a porcelain crown to fully restore and protect the tooth.
    • Tooth extraction: A severely damaged or infected tooth that cannot be saved will usually require a tooth extraction. Once the extraction site has healed, you can discuss viable dental restorations for your mouth, like a dental bridge or dental implants. Wisdom teeth extraction is often an emergency dental issue that is necessary to alleviate sudden and severe mouth pain.
    • Tooth restorations: Any tooth that is badly damaged or infected will likely require a dental restoration. Once the problem has been addressed, repairs like a tooth-colored filling or porcelain crown may be recommended to complete the treatment.
    • Gum disease therapy: Gum disease can cause a host of dental issues, from intense pain and swelling to loose teeth and tooth loss. Root scaling and planing or laser dentistry are the typical treatment options for gum disease therapy. It is necessary to treat the gums and reestablish the foundation of oral health before any restorations can occur.
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    Emergency Dentist in Chandler, AZ

    Get the necessary treatment you need right away to save your oral health and protect your teeth and gums. Contact Impressions Dental in Chandler, AZ, to see your emergency dentist as soon as possible.

    Emergency Dentist FAQ

    Q. What should I do if my child’s permanent tooth is knocked out?

    A. Find the tooth and rinse it gently in cool water. (Do not scrub or clean it with soap — use only water!) If possible, replace the tooth in the socket immediately and hold it there with clean gauze or a wash cloth. If you can’t put the tooth back in the socket, place the tooth in a clean container with cold milk, saliva or water. Get to the Emergency Dentist immediately. The faster you act, the better your chances of saving the tooth.

    Q. What should I do if my child’s baby tooth is knocked out?

    A. Contact your emergency dental office as soon as possible. The baby tooth should not be replanted because of the potential for subsequent damage to the developing permanent tooth.

    Q. What if a tooth is chipped or fractured?

    A. Contact your Dentist immediately. Quick action can save the tooth, prevent infection and reduce the need for extensive dental treatment. Rinse the mouth with water and apply cold compresses to reduce swelling if the lip also was injured. If you can find the broken tooth fragment, place it in cold milk or water and bring it with you to the dental office.

    Q. What about a severe blow to the head or jaw fracture?

    A. You need immediate medical attention. Keep in mind that an emergency medical team might be able to reach you faster than you can get to the hospital. A severe head injury can be life-threatening.

    Q. What if my child has a toothache?

    A. Call our office immediately. Over-the-counter children’s pain medication, dosed according to your child’s weight and age, might ease the symptoms. You may apply a cold compress or ice wrapped in a cloth to the face in the area of the pain, but do not put heat or aspirin on the sore area.

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    Definition of Dental Emergency Terminology

    Abscess: A dental abscess is a pocket of pus the forms in the tooth root from a bacterial infection.

    Facial Cellulitis: Facial cellulitis is a condition in which an infection from an abscess or plaque in the teeth causes pain and spreads throughout the face.

    Impacted Wisdom Tooth: An impacted wisdom tooth is a tooth that does not erupt from the gums properly that can cause pain and become infected without professional extraction.

    Irreversible Pulpitis: Irreversible pulpitis is when the pain in the tooth occurs spontaneously or continues to hurt after the patient removes the hot/cold substance that was causing pain. Normal pulpitis will cease hurting directly after removing what is causing the pain.

    Lateral Luxation: Lateral luxation is the displacement of a tooth that moves it in the wrong direction while it is still attached to the gums.

    Pericoronitis: Pericoronitis is the inflammation of soft tissues surrounding a tooth that does not fully erupt from the gums and causes pain.

    Tooth Avulsion: Tooth avulsion is when the tooth completely displaces from the socket due to an accident or other health issues. We can replant the tooth if the patient seeks immediate care.

    Tooth Fracture: A tooth fracture can result from multiple sources including an accidental elbow to the face during a sports game, biting on something really hard, falling face first and more.