Emergency dental care is a type of dental care that is provided to patients who are experiencing a dental emergency or urgent dental problem. Dental emergencies can include severe toothaches, broken or knocked-out teeth, abscesses, oral infections, and other issues that require immediate attention.
Emergency dental care may include:
Pain relief: One of the primary goals of emergency dental care is to relieve dental pain and discomfort. This may involve prescribing pain medication, applying local anesthesia, or performing a dental procedure to address the underlying problem.
Repairs to broken or chipped teeth: If a tooth is broken or chipped, emergency dental care may involve repairing or restoring the tooth using bonding materials or other dental restorations.
Tooth extractions: In some cases, emergency dental care may involve extracting a tooth that is causing severe pain or infection.
Treatment for oral infections: Oral infections can be serious and require immediate treatment. Emergency dental care may involve prescribing antibiotics or performing a procedure to remove the infection.
Treatment for dental trauma: Dental emergencies involving trauma, such as a knocked-out tooth or a broken jaw, may require immediate emergency dental care.
It's important to note that not all dental problems require emergency dental care. For example, a minor cavity or a broken dental appliance may be able to wait until the next available appointment with a dentist. However, if a dental problem is causing severe pain, bleeding, swelling, or other symptoms, it's important to seek emergency dental care as soon as possible to prevent further complications and ensure prompt treatment.
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