After an emergency extraction, you may think the worst is over. You know some pain is expected after a tooth is removed. But the next day you are still in pain. Is the pain you are experiencing normal, or do you have a dry socket? If so, is it a reason to go back to…
You may not know it, but your breath says more about you than where you ate for lunch! Bad breath, or halitosis, can be a sign that you need to see the dentist rather than popping another mint into your mouth. What Causes Bad Breath? And no, it isn’t garlic! Your mouth is home to…
“How am I going to pay for this?” This is a common reaction when a dental emergency strikes. At Emergency Dental, we try to help by offering several payment options, even for those without insurance. If you do have dental insurance, you may think you won’t need to worry about cost. The legal nature of insurance contracts…
Busy children are not immune from dental emergencies. Running and jumping is bound to accompany some injury! Sometimes the treatment for pediatric injuries can differ from adult treatment. But at Emergency Dental, we are available to help with your child’s dental emergency as well! Knocked-out teeth (avulsed) Children are no strangers to losing teeth and…
Generalized discomfort in the face and jaw pain can make it difficult to function in day to day activities like talking, chewing, or even smiling. This discomfort can be sudden or gradually get worse over time. In addition, there can be many different causes, making it important to have someone who is trained help you…
Dental emergencies don’t take a vacation, and teeth aren’t the only thing in the mouth to worry about. You can get cuts and scrapes in your mouth just like other parts of your body. Dental emergencies of the soft tissues of the mouth (cheeks, lips, tongue and gums) can bleed a lot and cause a…
You just found out you need a root canal. Although you have never had one before, you are already anxious because of what you heard about root canals. Root canals, or root canal therapy, are not as scary as they sound once you have the facts. What Is A Root Canal? When most people say…
When you visit a dentist, you are usually there to get help preventing or relieving pain. Sometimes, there is some lingering discomfort after the visit. There are several options to help you manage your soreness until you are feeling 100% again. You may be surprised to discover it doesn’t always involve a prescription pain medication! Over…
It is tempting to ignore that pain in your jaw and figure it will eventually go away. Or you might put it off until the timing is more convenient. But dental infections can become very serious very fast. Putting off seeing the dentist can be dangerous to do, and we will tell you why! Causes of…
You take a bite of ice cream or drink a hot cup of coffee, and it hits. Tooth sensitivity! Though a cavity may be the reason, it is only one of several potential causes of toothaches! Tooth sensitivity is something almost everyone will experience at some point in their life. In fact, about half the…