When should you visit an emergency dentist?

A dental emergency can be caused anywhere at any time; it is important to prioritize your dental condition first. Sometimes, you can get treated for your teeth at home before rushing to a dentist. But somehow, it has to get concerned from the dentist later. Conversely, visiting the dentist as early as possible is necessary for certain dental conditions. However, many people are unaware of the conditions needed for an emergency dental visit.

Hence the dental team of our Zenith Dentistry has discussed 5 dental conditions that need immediate dental clinic visits. They are as follows:

• You have a broken tooth
• You’re experiencing unexplained toothaches
• Your gums are bleeding
• You have inflammation in the jaw
• Your mouth tastes like pennies

1) You have a broken tooth

If you got your teeth chipped but have no pain means, don’t worry. You are not in the worse dental condition. It indicates less priority of visiting the dentist; On the contrary, the pain occurs with your broken teeth, or if your teeth get knocked out; it is necessary to visit the dentist as early as possible.

When your teeth get completely knocked out, remember that, in this case, you have to keep the broken fragments of the tooth in a cup of milk or water until you visit your dentist. This type of storage will increase the chances of preserving and reinserting the tooth.

2) You’re encountering unexplained toothaches

If you have an unexplainable, persistent toothache, this could be some gum-related disease. If the aching is minor, you can tackle it with home remedies like salt water rinse. However, it’s time to call your emergency dentist if the pain persists or worsens.

The worst case here is that you will have an abscessed tooth. If there is a lump next to the tooth that is giving you discomfort, feel around the gum line.

Additional warning signs to watch out for include fever, sensitive teeth, and facial or oral edema. If you notice any of these symptoms, visit your dentist right away.

3) Your gums are bleeding

After flossing or if you have been told you have gum disease, it’s common for your gums to bleed slightly. But if the bleeding is continuous or followed by pain and swelling, it is an alert stage to see your dentist. Sometimes unexplained bleeding could be the cause of periodontal disease. 

4) You have inflamed jaw

A swollen jaw can be caused by multiple factors like Infection, swollen lymph nodes, Gum diseases, as mentioned earlier, and sometimes cancer; this is the rarest causing factor. In this case, there is only one option: to consult a dentist to find the exact reason for the cause for the swollen jaw.

5) Your mouth tastes like pennies

If you feel a metallic taste in your mouth, it indicates that your crown or filling got loosened. Consult a dental doctor immediately because it leads to high exposure to decay-causing bacteria.

If you skip treatments to fix this issue, you will need minimal surgical procedures like RCT to preserve the affected tooth.

Bottom line

Not all dental disorders need a dentist’s concern, but it is important to prioritize them. Our dentists mentioned the conditions that require an immediate dentist’s attention.

We at Zenith Dentistry offers the best and most unique service for all type of dental disorders. If you have a query regarding the dental dilemmas we discussed, contact our Colombo-based dental clinic here.