It can happen at any time. Eating a few almonds. Nibbling the meat at a delicious barbecue. Maybe you stepped off the curb with a tooth-rattling thud. Whether it is a small-ish chip, or a more severe accident, a broken tooth (whether it is your own tooth, or that of a loved one) can be […]
Category: Emergency Dentistry
What Happens When You Ignore A Dental Emergency?
You might suddenly find yourself in need of emergency dental care. However, one little part of your brain might chime in with an idea that you never expected as you prepare to contact our practice: “Maybe you should just ignore it!” this part of your brain suggests. Of course, it’s always an option to stay […]
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Sharp Pain: 3 Immediate Responses
There are many different types of discomfort that can affect your mouth! While we much prefer to hear that you are not dealing with a single one of them, it’s always to your benefit to have some knowledge regarding possible details and what they might mean. When you notice that sharp pain is affecting you, […]
2 Mantras To Adopt During Dental Emergencies
It’s easy for us to tell you that dental emergencies are not worth a lot of upset. “Just relax!” we tell you. Take some deep breaths and you’ll be just fine because we are here to help. While you may know this on an intellectual level, all it takes is seeing your broken tooth or […]
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Ways To Describe Your Tooth Pain
When you’re experiencing tooth pain, we may ask you what the pain is like. If the only way you can think of to answer the question is something like, “It hurts,” then you may find yourself a bit frustrated that you seem to be lacking the adjectives that you need in that moment. Of course, […]
Reminders: How You Should Use Your Teeth
While it’s not something anyone wants to admit, sometimes you can actually be the sole source of your tooth pain or trauma that leads to your need for emergency dental care. The truth is, sometimes patients use their teeth in ways they really shouldn’t. This can lead to broken teeth, chipped teeth, and more. We’d […]
Warm Weather Emergencies: Things To Avoid
Once spring rolls around, we come out of hibernation and begin venturing back out into the world! While there are, of course, those particular details that can encourage oral health trauma during the colder months, there are warm-weather threats, too! We’d like to give you a heads up on some common blunders associated with spring […]
3 Reminders: Compresses For Your Tooth Pain
When you’re experiencing tooth pain (which may be accompanied by swelling), what you want immediately is to feel better. This can cause a bit of confusion for patients at the get go who are not sure whether to go with a cold compress, a warm compress, and how to achieve the relief they need. We’d […]
Increasing Tooth Pain: Risks To Avoid
As tooth pain gets worse and worse, patients who have been avoiding a visit with us may feel the temptation to continue putting their exam off. While we understand it’s often a little scary to address dental pain, the risks associated with pretending nothing is wrong can be worse! Consider these details and spend a […]
Avoid Tooth Pain By…
You know that when you want to avoid tooth pain, you need to do things that help you keep your teeth out of the line of potential damage. This could mean a lot of things. The most readily available thought for many patients is assuming that it’s best to protect teeth from cavities, which is […]