We see our fair share of emergencies – sometimes they even surprise us. So we’ve compiled the top 5 most common reasons for emergency visits to our office. (If you ever find yourself in one of these situations, don’t hesitate to reach out and schedule an appointment with us!)
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- Getting a piece of food stuck where it doesn’t belong. This might sound trivial, and even comical, but a piece of food stuck and left unattended can cause inflammation, pain, and a serious infection.
- Losing a filling. If this happens to you, it’s crucial that you receive care immediately. The purpose of a filling is to shut off a space where bacteria can enter. If that barrier is breached, your tooth becomes more vulnerable to decay.
- A chipped tooth. Even if the chip is small, it’s essential to get it repaired before it grows bigger. Unless chips are affecting a nerve, they are usually easy to repair with a crown, bonding, or veneers.
- A broken tooth. This can result from a small, hidden chip in the tooth. It’s clearly something to address quickly, because the pain will be much more severe than what you’ll feel with just a chip.
- Losing the entire tooth. This is the worst of the list. When you lose a tooth, you should not delay in seeking emergency care. Usually, you have a window of one to two hours during which the original tooth can be salvaged and successfully reattached.
Though any of these scenarios can be nerve-wracking, Dr. John Kokai and Dr. Linda Feduska and our team are here to assist you with any and all dental emergencies. Don’t wait; give our Mars, PA and Baden, PA office a call!