Preserving oral health helps prevent many problems that reach beyond issues with your teeth and gums. And since oral diseases affect 3.7 billion people globally for various reasons, we need to do more to protect our mouths. However, the most serious issues can often be treated before major dental work becomes necessary.
Tooth pain is a common sign of dental problems, but in many cases, the solution can be managed with a dental visit and proper precautions at home afterward.
Dental emergencies, on the other hand, mean that this pain can indicate a more serious issue that should be resolved as soon as possible. Let’s examine the signs of emergencies and when you should contact us as soon as possible.
Dr. Kyle Kern and his dedicated staff help residents of Newberg, Oregon, with many dental emergencies, including many that are tied to symptoms such as tooth pain.
Tooth pain stems from issues that affect the nerves in your teeth, including things like:
Some, but not all, of these require emergency dental care.
The pain in your teeth from these conditions can definitely make you feel miserable, but if combined with these other symptoms, it’s time to get medical attention urgently:
Whether it’s from a cavity or injury, a badly cracked tooth can present several other dangers for tooth and gum health that need medical help.
When the pain in your tooth becomes intense, whatever’s causing it should be addressed quickly to get relief.
A cracked tooth or an infected one that’s dying and partly dislodged both indicate issues that you should come see us to have it treated. A knocked-out tooth also needs medical attention due to possible gum, jaw, or tissue damage.
This could be from a gum infection or a dental abscess, and both need to be looked at as soon as possible.
Impact from a terrible fall, physical confrontation, or other injury can leave teeth and gums in bad shape, which definitely need urgent care.
When dental emergencies happen, you need to act quickly to avoid losing the tooth and worsening your dental health. So for gum anomalies like swelling and soreness, broken or cracked teeth, and loose or missing teeth, don’t delay. Contact Dr. Kern and his team today.
