Emergency Dentist in Stafford, VA
We Treat Dental Emergencies in Stafford, Virginia
Are you suffering from a knocked-out tooth, severe toothache, or increased sensitivity to hot or cold foods and drinks? If you said ‘Yes’ to any of these conditions, you may be experiencing a dental emergency.
Better Days Dental prioritizes dental emergencies so you can quickly get back on track to optimal oral health. Call us today to get help with your dental emergency in Stafford, Virginia, and the surrounding areas.
Types of Dental Pain You Shouldn’t Ignore
Even if you think you can tolerate the pain, a toothache that lasts several days often indicates an infection has reached the dentin, putting the tooth at risk. Together we can eliminate the pain and restore your oral health.Â
If you notice any of the following symptoms, schedule an emergency dentistry visit with Dr. Oh of Better Days Dental today:
Heightened sensitivity or pain with hot or cold foods and drinks often indicates an infection in the tooth pulp, leading to inflammation that can aggravate nerves.
If you notice prolonged sensitivity, this is considered a dental emergency and should be brought up with your dentist. Infections inside the tooth typically do not heal on their own and require intervention to save the tooth.
Pain when chewing, regardless of the temperature of the food, usually indicates the tooth is cracked. A cracked tooth leaves the inner tissue open to infection, which can cause additional pain and also put the tooth at risk of loss. If you experience pain while chewing, bring this to your dentist’s attention as soon as possible.
Intense, persistent tooth pain (especially when the tooth is sensitive to the touch) may indicate an infection in the bone around the tooth or inside the tooth. These types of infections are considered dental emergencies and should be diagnosed with a digital X-ray.
If you frequently awake with pain in your jaw, neck or a headache, it may be due to a tooth infection or even temporomandibular joint disorder caused by nighttime teeth grinding.Â
Knocked Out Tooth?
If you've had a tooth knocked out due to dental trauma, there is a good chance the tooth can be saved so long as it can be placed back into the socket within an hour or two.
It's crucial to keep it moist but avoid cleaning it or handling it by the root to prevent damage.
If reinserting the tooth isn't possible, transport it in your cheek, a glass of milk, or a moist piece of cloth until you can reach your dentist.
Dental Emergency?
Experiencing a persistent toothache that isn’t helped with over-the-counter pain relievers? Worried you may have some other type of dental emergency? Better Days Dental in Stafford, Virginia, prioritizes dental emergencies. Call us today!