Dental Emergencies
At one time or another, most of us will experience a dental emergency. It can be a terrible toothache or bleeding, a ball to the face during a sporting event or facial swelling that steals sleep.
These situations can be scary and create anxiety for both children and adults. At Smile Ninja Dental & Orthodontics, your trusted kids emergency dentist and emergency pediatric dentist in Fort Worth, we work hard to treat dental emergencies quickly.
We want to ensure that you and your child receive urgent dental care and avoid pain or the risk of potential tooth loss. Trust us for urgent family dental solutions when you need them most!
Signs of a Dental Emergency
A dental emergency can mean many things, but the most common dental emergencies include:
- Mouth pain or a toothache
- Jaw or facial swelling
- Bleeding
- Broken tooth
- Tooth knocked out
- Tooth knocked loose
- Broken restoration or dental appliance
If your child or an older family member has suffered a trauma, we want you to go to the ER and contact us only after you or your loved one is safe.
Additionally, if your child’s tooth is knocked out, try to keep it moist until your emergency dental appointment. In some cases, one of our experienced emergency pediatric dentists, Justin Mund, DDS, can reattach the tooth.
Remember, prompt action is essential in kids emergency dentistry, so don’t hesitate to seek urgent dental care for your child!
What Happens During an Emergency Dental Visit?
During your appointment, we focus on relieving pain and saving the tooth. Dr. Mund may prescribe antibiotics if an infection is present, ensuring your child receives the best urgent dental care.
In some cases, Dr. Mund will stabilize the situation, relieve your pain, and schedule a follow-up appointment to complete the necessary tooth-saving dentistry. Trust our team for comprehensive emergency dental services for your family in Fort Worth!
Avoiding Dental Emergencies
You can’t always avoid dental emergencies—accidents do happen. But the most common dental emergencies are toothaches brought on by infections. In some cases, these toothaches require root canal therapy.
Tips to help avoid dental emergencies include good preventive
care such as brushing and flossing at least twice per day and avoiding or cutting down on sweets.
Other preventive measures include:
- Visiting our Fort Worth, TX dental office at least twice per year for exams
- Allowing periodic x-rays, which are safe and help avoid future complications like emergencies
- Twice-yearly teeth cleanings to clear away the bacteria that toothbrushes leave behind
- Making an appointment at the first sign of tooth sensitivity or oral changes
- Wearing mouthguards when playing sports
- Wearing a nightguard if teeth grinding while asleep is an issue
We encourage you to contact our Fort Worth, TX dental team at the first signs of a dental emergency.
If you’re not sure whether the situation is an emergency, contact us! A member of our team will assess your situation and instruct you on what to do next!
Contact Our Fort Worth, TX Dental Office Today
If you or your child is experiencing a dental emergency, we want to help relieve discomfort and save the smile! Get in touch with us today.
