Emergencies strike when you least expect them. Dental emergencies can be painful and may even lead to the loss of a tooth if not handled quickly and efficiently. That is why you need a dentist with expertise and skill. Dr. Alain Auguste and his team at Sedation Dental, have been providing holistic dental services, including emergency walk-ins to the Bangor, ME, community for over 15 years.
According to the American Dental Association (ADA) emergencies could even be life-threatening, if efforts are not made to stop bleeding, severe pain, or infection. That is why you should know when to seek an emergency walk-in. Some of the most common conditions are:
1. Uncontrolled bleeding in the mouth, due to facial trauma, accidents, falls.
2. Cellulitis, which is a diffuse soft-tissue bacterial infection. This may cause swelling and inflammation both inside or outside the mouth, along the jawline, nose, sinuses, and even at the back of the throat. The swelling may even obstruct your airway, causing breathing difficulties.
3. Cuts and lacerations to the soft tissue in the mouth like gums, tongue, lips, and cheeks.
4. Tooth damage, which may be a broken or fractured tooth or extensive caries.
5. Severe pain in the mouth due to gum inflammation.
6. Postoperative dressing changes and suture removal.
7. Abscesses or focal bacterial infections, leading to pain and swelling.
8. If a temporary restoration or filling is lost, broken, or causing irritation of the gums and needs to be redone.
9. Denture adjustments or repairs that impair normal functions or hurt the inner lining of the mouth.
The best way to avoid emergency trips to the dentist is to take proactive measures in keeping your gums and teeth healthy and keep up with regular checkups. Wearing a mouthguard to reduce grinding or a mouthguard while playing sports can also reduce the chances of injuring the teeth.
Accidents do happen and in case of a broken tooth, it is advisable to keep the area clean till you can figure out when to seek an emergency walk-in.
Feel free to reach out to Dr. Alain Auguste of Sedation Dental at (207) 922-2730, and make an appointment at our Bangor, ME, office to find out when to seek an emergency walk-in and take care of all your dental care needs.