The thing about accidents is that you can never anticipate when they will really happen. That’s why it’s best to always stay prepared from the beginning. This is even true when it comes to dental accidents. In the unfortunate case that you experience trauma to your teeth and/or gums, you need an emergency dentist in Metairie that you can rely on.
Luckily, your local dentist accepts dental emergencies and provides prompt care. Learn more about emergency dentistry and what to do when faced with a dental accident in this week’s blog post.
What is a Dental Emergency?
Imagine this scenario: It’s a beautiful day outside and you take your child to the park to enjoy the sunny skies and fresh air. During their normal rambunctious behavior, they trip and fall, knocking a tooth loose from their smile. You look at their smile in horror—but you know one thing: you have to act and fast if you want to save their natural tooth!
This situation would be considered a dental emergency among many other examples. Other types of dental emergencies may include severe toothaches, signs of infection that may indicate an abscessed tooth (such as fever and excruciating dental pain) or facial trauma that results in damaged or lost teeth, or even broken jaw bones.
There are some dental emergencies that aren’t as urgent as others. However, when you’re faced with critical dental emergency, you need to seek assistance from our local dentist as soon as possible. Here is a list of accidents that you should not wait for assistance for:
- Bleeding in the mouth that won’t stop.
- A suddenly lost tooth.
- Damaged dental work or restorations.
- An excruciating, consistent toothache.
If you happen to have a less painful dental accident, one that doesn’t seem as urgent (like a broken mouthpiece or food stuck between your teeth), you can schedule a dental visit during your earliest convenience.
Trust Your Local Dentist in Metairie with Dental Emergencies
Many don’t know the exact steps to take when dealing with a dental emergency. Some may assume that you should rely on an emergency room. Although that seems logical in some cases if you have other body parts that are injured, these are the typical steps that you should go through when faced with a dental accident:
- Stay calm despite the type of dental accident.
- Call our office right away for assistance and over the phone advice.
- Be sure to schedule an appointment with us right away.
- Gather any materials, lost teeth or parts of teeth, and first aid tools you may need until you can visit our office.
- Drive safely while you travel to us.
When you finally reach our practice, we will do our best to repair your smile as quickly as possible!
About Our Office
Here at Nelson Dental Care, we don’t ever want our patients to feel like they are facing a hardship alone—especially when it’s concerning their smile. If you ever need assistance, we are only a phone call away! Plus, you can feel free to add our phone number to your contact list for easier access during a dental emergency!