How to Identify a Dental Emergency

dental emergencies in Rio Rancho, NM

Dental issues can arise at any time, but not all require immediate attention. Knowing the difference between a minor issue and an emergency situation can help safeguard your health and save your smile.

At Mitchell Dental Studio, Dr. Evan Mitchell provides expert care for dental emergencies. With advanced training in restorative dentistry, endodontics, and oral surgery, Dr. Mitchell is well-equipped to handle urgent dental situations of all types.

He leads our compassionate team in responding to dental emergencies and ensuring our patients get the highest standard of care when they’re in the most stressful situations.

If you’re worried about what to do in a dental emergency, understanding how to recognize one is the first step. In this blog, we’ll guide you on identifying when you need urgent dental care and what situations may require a visit to our Rio Rancho office immediately.

Identifying Dental Emergencies

Dental emergencies are oral health issues requiring immediate care to relieve pain, stop bleeding, or prevent tooth loss.

Many different situations fall under these general categories, with some of the most common dental emergencies being severe toothaches and cracked, broken, or knocked-out teeth. If you have any of those problems and aren’t sure whether it’s an emergency, reach out to us right away.

What To Do in Dental Emergencies

In a dental emergency, we recommend calling us immediately and taking a few steps to protect your oral health until you get to our office.

  • Severe Toothache: Rinse your mouth gently with lukewarm water for severe tooth pain. Use dental floss to remove food between the teeth (sometimes it’s the root source of the pain). Finally, place a cold compress against your face (not inside your mouth) to help ease pain and reduce swelling.
  • Knocked-Out Tooth: Recover the tooth, rinse it, and try to reinsert it. If that’s impossible, store it in a glass of regular (not skim or reduced fat) cow’s milk. The American Dental Association (ADA) also recommends using tooth preservation products bearing the ADA seal of approval.
  • Cracked or Broken Tooth: Save any loose pieces of the tooth and rinse your mouth. If you’re bleeding, lightly apply gauze and use a cold compress to stop swelling.
  • Partially Dislodged Tooth: Apply a cold compress and don’t remove the tooth.
  • Dental Abscess: Rinse with warm salt water. Apply a cold compress to your jaw and take over-the-counter pain relievers to ease pain until you reach our office.

 

Our office is fully equipped to handle these and other dental emergencies like lost fillings and broken crowns.

Immediate Care for Dental Emergencies in NM

At Mitchell Dental Studio, we prioritize emergency cases, fitting them into our schedule right away so you can get relief and protect your oral health. Dr. Mitchell’s expertise in sedation dentistry and oral surgery ensures that you receive comprehensive care in a comfortable setting.

If you’re experiencing a dental emergency, don’t wait. Contact us now at 505-898-6000 for expert emergency dental care.

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