Accidents such as tripping and falling in Times Square, playing basketball or grinding teeth at night may result in dental injuries that require immediate medical care. Sensitivity to hot or cold temperature extremes, throbbing pain and nonstop discomfort are indicators that you have an emergency dental situation on your hands.

An emergency dental situation could include bleeding that does not stop, severe pain or broken facial bones that require urgent medical treatment. Emergency dentists offer urgent assistance for such issues.

Tooth Pain

Toothache is often the primary reason people seek emergency dental services care, ranging from temporary gum irritation to serious issues like lost fillings or infection/abscesses.

No matter if it’s sudden or chronic, your dentist will take the time to determine the source of your discomfort by conducting an exam and taking x-rays of your mouth. They may check for issues like cracked or missing teeth, broken crowns or emerging wisdom teeth as part of this evaluation process.

Staying calm and relieving discomfort until visiting a dentist is important; if you’re experiencing pain or sensitivity, take an over-the-counter pain reliever such as ibuprofen as directed. Rinse with warm water after each dose to cleanse teeth and soothe inflammation; apply a cold compress on any painful areas to reduce swelling; however, avoid painkillers that contain aspirin as this could thin out blood flow and increase bleeding.

Tooth Discomfort

Tooth pain is one of the primary reasons patients seek emergency dental care. Toothaches typically result from cavities or other dental conditions that cannot be resolved at home. Severe toothache could also indicate trigeminal neuralgia – which causes chronic nerve pain in one of your roots – which should be taken seriously as soon as possible.

First and foremost in treating toothaches is to diagnose their source, typically through taking X-rays and discussing treatment options with patients. A root canal or dental extraction may be required to treat infected teeth.

Emergencies that necessitate emergency dental treatment may include swollen gums (which could indicate infection or inflammation), painful wisdom teeth, and sensitive teeth. An emergency dentist may use desensitizer treatments like varnish to seal exposed surfaces of sensitive teeth. Furthermore, over-the-counter pain relievers such as ibuprofen can be taken in addition to warm saltwater rinses in order to relieve discomfort until an appointment with the dentist becomes available.

Tooth Damage

Damaged teeth must be addressed as soon as possible to avoid further complications such as an infection. A chipped, cracked, or fractured root could require immediate care to avoid further complications that could arise later.

Emergency dentists offer thorough examinations that include digital X-rays to fully assess any issue in question and then consult on and create a treatment plan for their patients.

At first, they will likely prescribe pain relievers, antibiotics or other medication before referring the patient to a private dental office for further care. If an injury such as cracked or knocked-out tooth occurs, patients should rinse their mouth with warm salt water to find fragments of tooth that should be held between gum and cheek before notifying a NYC emergency dentist immediately and seek advice regarding care of the damaged tooth from this expert.

Broken Teeth

If a patient experiences tooth pain when biting or chewing, hot or cold temperatures could cause discomfort, while exposed roots could result in gum inflammation or infection. A dentist will be able to evaluate your broken tooth to assess the source of its damage.

If the break involves only minor enamel pieces that have detached from their respective roots, dental bonding or crowns are effective restoration solutions. If there is damage to the pulp chamber of a tooth that exposes nerve endings and soft tissues inside its core, root canal therapy might be required to disinfect it and restore health to all involved.

If a tooth has been knocked out, it’s essential that patients seek medical assistance immediately. A dentist may try reattaching it but if they can’t, replacement options such as bridge or denture should be considered. Rinsing with salt water to keep bacteria at bay and sucking on an ice pop or taking acetaminophen can provide temporary pain relief and swelling reduction.