What do you do when you suffer a tooth injury? If the problem threatens your overall health, you may need to contact 911. If there is damage that needs prompt attention, you should reach out to your dentist for emergency dental care. Your dentist can do their best to treat you on the day of the incident. If your injury takes place on a night or weekend, you should still call – the automated answering service can direct you to your dentist. For dental damage that is not an emergency, the approach you need to take can depend on the type of damage, and if it affects how your tooth functions.
Questions:
True Or False: Even if your tooth is seriously injured, there is no way for your dentist to permit a same-day appointment.
True Or False: If your tooth is cracked, you might need a root canal.
True Or False: Minor dental damage may be fixable with a cosmetic dental treatment.
True Or False: Prosthetic dentistry can help if you lose a tooth that cannot be replaced.
Answers:
False! Your dentist will make every effort to see you that same day in the event of an emergency.
True! Sometimes, dental damage can cause a crack that exposes the living tissue in your tooth to infection. Upon review of the injured tooth, your dentist can decide if a root canal is called for.
True! Cosmetic dental work can cover up minor dental injuries. However, if the injury affects how the tooth functions, you may need a dental crown for it.
True! A dental prosthetic can offer a discreet, effective way to restore your smile after an injury that causes you to lose a tooth (or several teeth).
