What are dental emergencies?

Dental emergencies can be quite stressful and frightening if they reach us unprepared. Dental emergencies can mean a variety of conditions, such as rapidly increasing orofacial swelling, dental traumas, severe dental or facial pain, gum tissue or tooth infections, etc. but they are all characterised by requiring immediate assistance and treatment from a professional. It is very important to be prepared for dental emergencies and know what to do under different circumstances. While preparing to see your dentist, knowing some emergency dental first aid techniques can also be very useful. Having an emergency dentist can prevent you from having to look for one during a potentially stressful and painful time, which can certainly take away some of the worry that occurs during a dental emergency. If you are looking for an emergency dentist to treat emergencies and dental pain in Guildford, look no further, book an appointment with us, the Farnham Road Dental Practice.

What to do if dental trauma occurs

Dental traumas can be very painful, which is not a surprise. As pain is a sensation developed throughout evolution to quickly withdraw from painful stimuli (acute pain) or to indicate that we need to rest a body part in order to heal it (chronic pain), dental pain – given the proximity to the brain, a vital organ – is often very intense. Different types of dental traumas can occur, including mild scratches of the enamel, chipping of teeth, a whole tooth getting knocked out, or in some cases even the gum tissue or the inside of the cheeks can get damaged. If the enamel gets damaged or a chipping or a crack occurs, seeking treatment fairly soon can solve the issue. If a whole tooth gets knocked out, it is very important to seek treatment as soon as possible, as the chance of successful reimplantation decreases with time after the injury occurs. Try licking off the impurities from the tooth and storing it in milk while you are on your way to our dentist. It is very important however, that you do not store the tooth in water. If you are looking for a dentist to treat emergencies and dental pain in Guildford, we can assure you that you will be treated promptly in order to alleviate your discomfort and worry.

What to do if you experience dental pain

Dental pain can be very frustrating and even debilitating, it can really make focusing on your daily tasks difficult. If you experience dental pain try looking for a cavity on your teeth in good light. A black or brown spot on the surface of one of your teeth can indicate tooth decay. Dental pain does not only occur from cavities. It is important to see your dentist immediately if the pain does not go away after 2-3 days, or does not respond to over the counter medications, such as paracetamol. Rubbing a small amount of clove oil can help with dental pain before you are going to your dentist, as it contains a potent and natural local anaesthetic. If you are looking for treatment for emergencies and dental pain in Guildford, and need a dedicated, proficient emergency dentist, we are here to help when you need us most.