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Just like any other emergency situation, dental emergencies often happen without warning. It’s important that you know how to respond in the middle of an emergency so that you can use every minute effectively. Knowing who to call and what to do after a dental emergency occurs is one of the best things you can do. Here is some of our best advice for dealing with a dental emergency.
According to the American Dental Association, dental emergencies are potentially life threatening and require immediate treatment to stop ongoing tissue bleeding or to alleviate severe pain or infection. Examples of dental emergencies include:
Every emergency is different, and therefore will require different types of care. Here are some examples of emergency situations and some tips for taking care of them:
We also recommend that you save our phone number in your contacts to expedite your care. Give us a call during any emergency situation and we can help you decide if you need to come into our office or go to an emergency room. This way, you can spend less time worrying and more time saving your smile! Our phone number is 615-595-6111.
Accidents are unplanned, and therefore hard to prepare for. The best way to avoid a dental emergency is to be preventative. Schedule regular dental exams every six months and continue a regimen of good oral hygiene. Brush at least twice a day, floss, and avoid foods that may do damage to your teeth!
Dr. Abrams and the Downtown Franklin Family Dentistry team want to make sure that you are prepared for any kind of dental emergency. If you have any questions or concerns about your smile, please contact us at 615-595-6111 or fill out our contact form.
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