Don’t Panic In A Dental Emergency

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A dental emergency can be scary and painful. You need to act quickly to keep your smile healthy and intact. Whether it’s severe tooth pain, a chipped or knocked-out tooth, or something else, Elice Dental Care has got you covered. 

What to Do in a Dental Emergency

The most important advice we can give is to stay calm in a dental emergency. Even if there’s blood or the scene is chaotic, panicking will only make things worse. If you can remain calm and assess the situation, the better your chances of a full recovery. 

While some emergent situations call for immediate medical attention, the ER or urgent care cannot provide dental care. Medical staff will take measures to ensure your immediate safety. They will stop bleeding, stitch you up, and take X-rays to check for broken bones or major tissue damage, but they can’t fix a broken tooth, perform a root canal, or replace a knocked-out tooth. 

What Constitutes a Dental Emergency

Any injury to your teeth or persistent pain in your mouth is an emergency. Here are some examples:

• Chipped, cracked, or broken tooth
• Lost tooth
• Severe or sudden tooth pain
• A bitten lip or tongue that won’t stop bleeding

If you’ve been in an accident, had a serious fall, or been injured while participating in sports or any athletic activity, you may need to seek emergency medical care first. Once an emergency doctor has cleared you, your next step should be to call Elice Dental Care for an emergency dental appointment. 

When in doubt, call Elice Dental Care, and we’ll be happy to help you determine what to do.

What to Do in a Dental Emergency

When a dental emergency occurs, your initial actions will make a big difference in the outcome. The first thing you should do is attempt to control any bleeding by applying gentle pressure. Uncontrollable bleeding requires immediate medical attention. In that case, you should seek urgent care.

Once bleeding is under control, assess the situation and call our office. 

If there is tooth or tissue damage, avoid touching the area to prevent contamination and unnecessary pain. If possible, rinse with warm water to lower the risk of infection. You can also apply a cold compress to the outside of the face to reduce swelling.

We may be able to save a broken or knocked-out tooth if you bring the missing piece or tooth to us. The sooner we see you, the higher the chance we can save your tooth. Sometimes saving the tooth isn’t possible, in which case we will recommend a treatment plan to restore your smile.

Call our office immediately for sudden or severe pain in your mouth or jaw. You may have an infection. If you ignore pain and swelling, it will get worse and could spread to another part of your mouth or body. The best thing you can do is schedule an emergency dental appointment to determine the cause of the pain and the right course of action to get you feeling better and restore your oral health.

Your Emergency Dentist in Hazlet, NJ

If you or your child needs emergency dental care in Hazlet, NJ, call Elice Dental Care. Our expert team has the training and technology to address all your emergency dental care needs quickly. If you have a question about your oral health, think you’re experiencing a dental emergency, or you are overdue for a dental checkup, call our office located in Hazlet, NJ or visit us online to schedule an appointment. We’d love to hear from you.