What Are Dental Emergencies?

It can be difficult to determine which scenarios require immediate attention and treatment. You should be visiting your dentist near you whenever you notice abnormalities in your mouth. However, if you experience any of the following situations, it’s important to visit as soon as you can:

• Bleeding gums – if your gums are consistently bleeding when you floss and brush, it can be an indicator of gum disease.
• A knocked-out tooth – if you have lost a tooth due to an injury or accident, it is recommended to visit your dentist as soon as possible. The earlier you are able to visit, the more likely we are able to save your tooth.
• Soft tissue injuries – if you have injured your tongue, lip, cheeks, or any other soft tissues, our dentist will examine your mouth and provide treatment accordingly.
• Trapped objects – if an object is stuck in between your teeth and cannot be safely removed at home, please visit us immediately.
• Broken dental restorations – if you have a broken or damaged crown, bridge, or other dental restoration, it can increase the risk of bacteria accumulating inside your tooth.
• Cracked or chipped teeth – if your tooth is cracked or chipped, it increases the risk of bacteria accumulating in your tooth and causing an infection.

Treatments Available for Emergency Dentistry in NE Calgary

Your dentist will examine your mouth and provide treatment. The treatment can vary, depending on the severity of each case. Typically, veneers, crowns, fillings, and root canals can be performed to treat dental emergencies. However, in more severe and extreme cases, an extraction may be required.