Broken or Chipped Teeth:

If you have a broken or chipped tooth you should see a dental professional for prompt evaluation.  Broken or chipped teeth can be the result of a wide variety of issues. These issues could include trauma, infection, malignancy, and autoimmune disease.  There are a wide variety of causes of this condition that are not exclusive to the diseases just listed. If you want to have your tooth taken care of it is imperative to save the chipped piece for your dentist. Wash your mouth out with water to see if there is any bleeding in the warm wash. If your gums are bleeding make sure to apply pressure to the bleeding areas in order to stop further bleeding. It may take a while but eventually the bleeding will cease. After the warm wash it might be acceptable to apply a cold compress using ice. This will help alleviate the swelling from areas in your mouth. If you are in pain it is likely that you will need analgesia in the form of medication over the counter. If this happens make sure to use non-anticoagulant medication such as aspirin.  This can worsen the bleeding if it is already present. Combinations of ibuprofen and acetaminophen work perfectly and synchronously in order to abate pain.

Toothache:

Toothaches can cause the worst pain imaginable. They can be the most severe pain that a person can experience. Toothaches can have many causes behind them. It is difficult to diagnose an issue yourself. That is why it is imperative to make sure that you see a dental professional to get your toothache taken care of. The many causes behind a toothache include dental infection, dental abscess, gum disease, iatrogenic causes, autoimmune disease, and more rarely malignancy. If you are in pain then you need to see a dentist immediately.  Make sure to wash your mouth out with warm water and inspect the warm wash for bleeding. If bleeding is present then make sure to make note of this to tell your dentist. Put pressure on the bleeding if it is profuse in order to help the blood clot.  It may take time but eventually the flow will stop.

Loose Teeth:

If you have a partially dislodged tooth that is about to come out of your mouth then you may want to contact a dental professional immediately. It could be a solitary issue with that specific tooth but it is always best to investigate ways to save your teeth.  A tooth that is loose could be loose for a variety of reasons.  It could be the result of prior dental procedures, and most likely trauma. Less likely reasons could be gingivitis or gum disease causing loosening of the dental ligaments  that hold a tooth in place. It is difficult to diagnose the exact condition behind loose teeth so make sure to go to a dental professional for an opinion. In the meantime while waiting for appointments you can rinse your mouth out with warm water. This is to make sure there is no bleeding from your oral cavity. Spit the warm wash and inspect for blood.  After, if there is swelling place an ice pack on your swollen areas to help the swelling. Once the swelling has decreased it is best to take ibuprofen or Tylenol for pain.  Aspirin is contraindicated in cases where you are bleeding profusely. Do not take aspirin if you notice you are bleeding. After you have controlled the situation then make sure to call a health care professional to get to the bottom of the situation. If you are having issues with loose teeth call us at our toll free number (336) 294-0722.

Dislodged Teeth:

If your tooth has fallen out make sure to contact a dental professional to have your mouth examined. You want to make sure you can prevent this from happening to a further extent.  Once a tooth is dislodged there is no replacing it with organic tissue. From that point forward you will need prosthetics in order to replace the tooth in the mouth. Dislodged teeth can be the result of gum disease, trauma, infection, auto-immune disease, genetic disease, and possible malignancy.  It is very hard to differentiate the cause of teeth that have fallen out and that is why it is imperative to get examined by your local dentist.  Once you see that your tooth is dislodged, keep it in at baggy and bring it to your dentist. Swish your mouth with warm water and examine the wash for possible blood. If there is profuse bleeding make sure to apply pressure. Once the bleeding has stopped then then check for swelling gums or soft tissue within the oral cavity. Place an ice pack on the outside of the mouth on the cheek in order to decrease swelling. Ibuprofen and Tylenol are crucial for pain control.  Make sure to minimize eating on the side of the swelling if it is present. If you have a dislodged tooth call now for consultation (336) 294-0722.

Emergency Dentist

Broken dental fillings can be accompanied by pain and a distasteful sensation in the mouth. The broken dental filling can be the result of trauma or further decay and bacterial proliferation. That is why it is important to seek a dental consultation immediately in order to make sure the problem gets resolved promptly.

Broken Dental Fillings

Broken Dental Crown

Broken dental crowns can be a very daunting thing to deal with. These can cause abnormal edges on the open contours of the tooth. If you have a broken dental crown there is a likely chance your teeth will re-orient themselves to close the gaps in your smile. In order to ensure this doesn't happen it is important to get immediate dental consultation.