Dental problems can be very painful. Sometimes, it is hard to know if you need emergency care or not. Additionally, there are always things you can do right away to relieve your pain or make the situation better.

Smilepoint Dental, Beaumont’s emergency dentist, knows all about these situations. In Part 1 and Part 2, we explored several situations and what you should do. We are finishing up this series here!

Severe/sudden toothache

Pain is always a signal that something is wrong. Your body may be able to deal with it, so use warm water to rinse your mouth and floss around the tooth to eliminate the possibility of something being lodged in there. If the toothache persists, call us!

Lost crown or filling

A tooth missing its crown or filling is very vulnerable. If you did not swallow it, put the crown or filling in a protected place and give us a call immediately.

Pericoronitis

When your wisdom teeth do not grow in properly, you get an infection called pericoronitis. Its symptoms include bad breath, a bad taste, swollen/irritated gums, and trouble opening your mouth. Make an appointment with us as soon as possible.

Object wedged in between teeth

This is a common situation that sometimes turns into something more serious. Gently try to remove whatever is wedged with floss. If this does not work, give us a call. We can give you guidance from there.

The dentists at Smilepoint Dental are ready to serve you and your family whenever you need us. Contact us today!

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