{"id":694,"date":"2020-03-22T13:38:05","date_gmt":"2020-03-22T13:38:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mthollyfamilydentistry.com\/blog\/?p=694"},"modified":"2021-10-21T13:44:16","modified_gmt":"2021-10-21T13:44:16","slug":"6-signs-of-dental-emergency","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mthollyfamilydentistry.com\/blog\/6-signs-of-dental-emergency\/","title":{"rendered":"6 Signs You Have a Dental Emergency On Your Hands"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"stressed<\/a>Dental emergencies<\/a> put people on the spot because they always happen at the most unexpected moments. Because of this, it can be hard to determine what actions you should take; should you call an emergency dentist? Will the pain go away on its own? These are hard questions to answer when you\u2019re panicking. If you\u2019re second-guessing whether or not you have a dental emergency on your hands, you can read on to learn six signs that you do.<\/p>\n

A Permanent Tooth is Loose<\/h2>\n

If you have a permanent tooth that\u2019s loose, whether that\u2019s due to dental trauma or not, you should always contact your emergency dentist immediately. They can examine your mouth, diagnose the issue, and develop a customized treatment plan to address it before other teeth are at the risk of falling out or becoming loose.<\/p>\n

Your Toothache Is Severe<\/h2>\n

Severe toothaches can wake you up at night and keep you from being able to focus during the day. They\u2019re also a common sign of a serious oral health problem known as a tooth infection. Without immediate attention from an emergency dentist, this issue will only progress and could result in the loss of one or more of your teeth.<\/p>\n

An Oral Sore Won\u2019t Seem to Heal<\/h2>\n

If you notice that you have an oral sore on your lip or inside of your mouth that won\u2019t heal within two weeks, this could be a sign of oral cancer. The key to treating this problem is to spot the signs early so you can treat it before it advances to other areas of your body. Without timely attention, this issue can become grave.<\/p>\n

Your Tooth Went Numb<\/h2>\n

After putting off seeing your emergency dentist for a severe toothache, you may feel relieved when the pain stops and your tooth goes numb. However, this isn\u2019t a good sign. This likely means that your infection progressed and killed your tooth, requiring an extraction. The issue needs to be taken care of immediately in order to preserve the rest of your smile.<\/p>\n

You Have Chronic Jaw Tension<\/h2>\n

Chronic jaw tension and headaches are often a sign of a bad oral habit known as bruxism, or teeth grinding. Although this issue doesn\u2019t seem serious, if you begin experiencing daily discomfort and don\u2019t get it addressed, you could develop other medical conditions, such as TMD, and put your oral health in danger.<\/p>\n

Your Gums Are Swollen or Bleeding<\/h2>\n

Bleeding, tender, or aching gums are often a sign of gum disease. This is one of the most common oral health problems among Americans, and when left untreated, can cause serious and permanent damage to your smile. When it\u2019s treated immediately, your emergency dentist may be able to completely reverse the effects. However, when caught too late, they may only be able to temporarily ease your discomfort.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re ever in doubt about whether or not to contact your emergency dentist, you can always call them and discuss your symptoms over the phone. Based on the information you tell them, they can help you determine whether an urgent visit is necessary or not.<\/p>\n

About the Practice<\/strong><\/p>\n

At Mt. Holly Family Dentistry, we offer the care of three knowledgeable and experienced emergency dentists. During the COVID-19 crisis, our office is only open for dental emergencies so we can protect our staff and patients. For questions or to schedule an emergency visit, you can visit our website<\/a> or call 609-267-3230.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Dental emergencies put people on the spot because they always happen at the most unexpected moments. Because of this, it can be hard to determine what actions you should take; should you call an emergency dentist? Will the pain go away on its own? These are hard questions to answer when you\u2019re panicking. If you\u2019re […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\nCOVID-19 Dental Emergency | Emergency Dentist in Mt. Holly<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Are you second-guessing whether you should contact your emergency dentist? 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