What Is a Dental Emergency? Coronavirus/COVID-19 Dental Help

Family dentist are a great resource for families. They can provide services such as dental exams and cleanings, fillings, extractions and root canal treatments. It is important to maintain good oral health at all times because it has been linked to many other health issues such as diabetes, respiratory disease and heart disease. 

Dental problems may also contribute to sleep difficulties, mood swings and headaches. A family dentist will be able to help you prevent these illnesses by providing regular dental care.

Dental Emergency During COVID-19

The COVID-19 pandemic has encouraged people to schedule dental appointments at their earliest convenience. You should not wait until an emergency arises or you are in pain before visiting the dentist, as this is when they experience a surge of customers and can’t accommodate everyone.

A dental emergency is any problem that arises with your teeth or gums and requires immediate attention, but it doesn’t have to be life-threatening.

A dental emergency can occur when you experience sudden pain in a tooth for the first time if an infection has spread from one of your teeth to another nearby tooth (this could become serious), if swelling occurs around a recently filled cavity, or even after receiving bad news about oral cancer screenings. If something like this happens at night there are certain steps you should take before calling our office!

Exquisite Smiles Is Open for Dental Emergencies

A dental emergency is a life-threatening issue that requires immediate treatment, according to the American Dental Association. Examples of potential emergencies include:

A toothache or severe pain in your mouth can indicate an infected tooth requiring urgent care and antibiotics if it’s not possible to see a dentist right away. Tooth loss will also cause infection because there are no more teeth present for chewing food—which becomes very painful without any teeth left at all! In addition, bits of broken off pieces from knocked out (or pulled) natural or prosthetic crowns could get lodged into soft tissues like gums which then become tender when you try eating solid foods again.

If this happens on top of missing/broken down molars, people might have trouble

A wound may be small and unnoticeable, but if blood is spilled in large quantities it can quickly become a serious health issue.

What to do: First aid should always be applied when bleeding occurs or even stops after an injury has occurred. If the victim appears pale or weak seek emergency medical attention immediately.

You currently have a soft tissue bacterial infection with swelling in or around your mouth that may compromise your ability to breathe.

Facial trauma may compromise your ability to breathe.

If you are experiencing a dental emergency, call us immediately for an appointment at 713-322-8134!

Exquisite Smiles Is Open for Urgent Dental Care

A few symptoms that may indicate you need urgent dental care are severe pain, risk of infection, and swollen gums. If the toothache is so bad it wakes you up at night or if your teeth have become sensitive to cold food or drink contact our office for an appointment ASAP!

• Severe dental pain
• Painful tooth fracture
• Abscess or infection resulting in swelling
• Required preoperative treatment for critical procedures
• Postoperative treatment or issues
• Biopsy of abnormal tissue
• Dentures that are faulty or malfunctioning may require adjustments or repairs
• Denture adjustments for patients undergoing cancer treatment
• Snipping or adjusting orthodontic wires if they are piercing your cheeks or gums

Get Treated for an Urgent or Emergency Dental Problem

Want to chat with our dentists but don’t want the discomfort of a dental visit? No problem! Use this telehealth service that allows you to get advice from your home. 

If you’re suffering from a dental emergency, or if you require urgent care in Grand Rapids MI, call our office. Our dentists are following both CDC and OSHA guidelines to create a safe environment for patients of all ages! Contact us today at 713-322-8134 or contact us online via the website with your issues so we can help get back on track as soon as possible.

If you are feeling any symptoms related to COVID-19, we ask that you reschedule your dental appointment. If it’s an emergency then call our office so we can advise on where to seek treatment and make steps for protecting other patients and employees.