Dental emergencies require prompt treatment in order to keep the smile as healthy as possible. Unfortunately, many people believe their symptoms are not urgent enough to warrant emergency care. If any of these conditions are impacting your quality of life, don’t hesitate to call Optima Dental Care now at 208-773-5121.
Intense or Frequent Pain
Toothaches can be symptoms of an emergency situation, especially if they keep you up at night.
Sharp, intense pain often signals a bacterial infection within a tooth. This is particularly true when decay is followed by the appearance of an abscess. Even aches that are dull yet persistent and discomfort caused by hot or cold foods can be signs of deep cracks allowing bacteria access into the dental pulp.
The best course of action you can take when experiencing these aches is to call us at the onset of pain. Dr. Johnson has open slots built into his schedule specifically for emergency appointments so you can be seen quickly once you call. Additionally, toothaches and the conditions that cause them grow in severity over time, making expedient treatment all the more important.
Cracked Teeth
Sometimes, a crack in a tooth causes a visible change in a tooth’s structure without causing a toothache. While it is a good sign that there is no pain present, the crack should not be ignored. This break in the enamel could still allow harmful oral bacteria an opportunity to cause infection. Toothaches, abscesses, and tooth loss are all potential results of not treating a crack promptly.
When you first realize you have chipped or cracked your tooth, calling us is still an excellent, proactive idea. Dr. Johnson and staff can determine if you should come in for an emergency appointment by talking with you over the phone about your damaged tooth or teeth.
Avulsion
“Dental avulsion” is the medical term used when a tooth has been knocked out of the smile in its entirety. As long as an avulsed tooth is whole, handled gently, and not held by the roots at all, it might be successfully replanted into the jaw. If you have lost a tooth in this manner, visit us right away to see if we can add it back to your smile.
Contact Us for Emergency Dental Services
Optima Dental Care provides emergency dentistry in Post Falls, ID, as well as to the neighboring communities of Coeur d’Alene and Hayden. If you are experiencing dental discomfort, call us now. We take any means necessary to resolve your situation quickly and help you keep your natural teeth.