The expression ‘nothing is more expensive than regret’ seems to have particular resonance with emergencies. This could be because when the unexpected happens, quick and informed action may tip the scales between two vastly different outcomes.
As an emergency dentist, Dr. Hogeun Chi is committed to handling your needs as quickly as possible. Therefore, we will do everything possible to accommodate Troy, NY patients who need urgent dental care.
What Should I Consider A Dental Emergency?
As with many types of emergencies, their severity dictates your response. And the first symptom most people deal with is pain. When something hurts, it’s your body’s way of saying something is wrong. But if that pain is debilitating, your body is screaming and should not be ignored. So if it hurts enough to interfere with daily life, you should consider it a dental emergency.
Along with intense pain, a few other symptoms may indicate you need urgent care, including:
Tooth or gum infection – if you have a small bump on your gums or a foul taste in your mouth, you may have an infection. When these signs are mixed with a general fever, you need immediate care to avoid a life-threatening condition throughout your body.
Cracked or fractured tooth – depending on the size of the break, this damage may require immediate care to prevent an inner tooth infection. Cracked teeth can also fall entirely apart during use if you don’t restore them.
Knocked-out or avulsed tooth – a permanent tooth that has come out due to trauma and remains intact can be saved if you act quickly. Though uncommon, if this happens to you, follow these guidelines:
- Only touch the tooth’s crown – avoid the root
- Try to return it to its socket inside your mouth
- If that’s not possible, place the tooth between your cheek and gum, or submerge it in milk
- Call our dental office immediately
How to Respond during A Dental Emergency
At Evergreen Dental, we are your partner in dental health care. So in any emergency, you should respond by first stabilizing the situation. Then, remain calm and assess the situation, symptoms, and severity.
Armed with this information, you should call and speak to a team member. Each of our dental professionals can ask the right questions so we can decide the needed level of care to solve your dental emergency.
Emergency Dentists in Troy, NY
We hope you now feel better prepared to handle a dental emergency. We encourage you to contact us if you think you may need urgent dental care. Our team is ready to serve you in your hour of need today.