Any dental issue that needs immediate attention is referred to as an dental emergency. Not every dental issue is an emergency. However, you require dental emergency care if you have bleeding that won’t stop, discomfort that doesn’t go away with medication, or fractured face bones. What to do in a dental emergency If you’re experiencing a dental emergency, the first thing you should do is call your dentist for further instruction. Many dentists have an emergency number you can call. If you don’t have a dentist, go to google map and find a dentist near me. What is considered a dental emergency? Examples of dental emergencies include: Severe toothache. Badly cracked tooth. Knocked-out tooth. Extruded (partially dislodged) tooth. Dental abscess (swelling of your face and jaw). Lost or broken dental restoration. Severe soft tissue injury (like a busted lip or deep cut).
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