One moment, you are dealing with excruciating tooth pain and the next, it seems that all is well and you’re in the clear. Where did the toothache go, you may wonder? Is this one of those instances in which it’s the calm before the storm and discomfort is coming back double? Or, did the problem […]
Category: Emergency Dentistry
Popcorn Emergency: When A Healthy Snack Gets Stuck
One moment, you’re enjoying the always delicious snack of popcorn. You’re tossing the popped kernels into your mouth and are chomping away with a happy heart. What you don’t expect, of course, is to end up with the hull stuck between your teeth. This can present a sudden and uncomfortable problem that’s sometimes not quite […]
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Smile Trauma: Prevention And Care
When you think about dental emergencies and reasons you may come see us for emergency dental care, you may find yourself wondering if there’s something you could have done. You may wonder at the moment, as well, if perhaps you are overlooking instances in your daily life when smile trauma is highly possible but it’s […]
Holiday Tree Disposal
Your holiday tree was such a moment of pride and gave you so much joy! Yes, it was truly a sight to behold. However, now that Christmas is over and we have ushered in the New Year, the ornaments and lights have all been put away … and you’re not sure what to do with […]
Why You Don’t Have To Cry Over A Toothache
If you think you are the first person to experience a toothache and immediately feel extremely upset about it, think again! This is most certainly an inconvenience in your life. One moment, your teeth feel fine. The next, you know something is wrong but you’re not sure what (and it doesn’t feel so great). While […]
Broken Tooth: 3 Things To Avoid Thinking
A broken tooth can feel scary and can cause you to think all sorts of things. Of course, our hope is that you will remain calm should this happen to you, call us, and come see us for treatment. What might happen, though, could include any number of things! You might feel quite confident about […]
Is Something Wrong? Don’t Panic!
When something is wrong, one of the easiest ways to react is with sheer panic! Oh no, you think to yourself! Your tooth hurts, your tongue looks funny, you cut your gum tissue, or you dislodged a tooth. Any and all changes or sensations that are counter to a healthy feeling smile can throw you […]
(Not So) Embarrassing Emergency Needs
You might be like many other patients who feel too embarrassed to call us for emergency dental care in certain situations. You may feel silly requiring emergency attention when it seems like the issue is minor. The truth is, these types of problems can lead to injury and further damage if you ignore them or […]
Are You Ready For Dental Emergencies?
Are you ready for dental emergencies? Of course, you’re likely not chomping at the bit and “ready” like you might say you’re “so ready for that upcoming party” or “very ready for a new wardrobe.” What we mean here is, are you prepared for handling an urgent dental problem, should one occur? If you’re not […]
Think Fast: Responding To Your Toothache!
When you’re experiencing a toothache, trying to figure out the best way to proceed to address the situation can become surprisingly confusing. One one hand, you definitely don’t want to feel as though you’re making choices that turn out to be an overreaction to discomfort. On the other hand, something might be seriously wrong and […]