Dental Emergency
Cracked Tooth
Unprotected teeth with large old fillings are very susceptible to getting cracked. Sometimes a fractured tooth is asymptomatic but often it causes severe pain and sensitivity . In many situations a partially chipped tooth can be restored with crown or dental bonding , however, if crackline crosses the gum line, the tooth would not be restorable. In any given scenario a broken tooth is considered an emergency in dentistry. Neglecting a broken tooth can cause severe pain and infection and might limit the treatment option to only extraction for a tooth that could have been restored.
Dental Root Canal
Root canals are used to save an infected tooth by removing the bacteria from the infected root canal, therefore, preventing reinfection. Many signs and symptoms associated with teeth that need a root canal such as swollen gum, constant toothache, jaw pain when chewing and discoloration. The procedure consists of removing the inflamed or infected pulp, cleaning and disinfecting the inside of the tooth, then filling the gap and sealing the tooth. Saving the natural tooth will allow the patient to continue to chew efficiently, bite with a normal amount of force and sensation, maintain a normal
Dental Accident
Sport related dental accidents are very common among kids. Accidents might knock a tooth out or loose, in case of such emergencies keep the tooth inside the kid's mouth and avoid scrubbing its surface and call your dentist as soon as possible. If your filling came out while chewing or your tooth cracked and now you are feeling discomfort in the area and jaw pain, call your dentist as soon as possible.