St. Augustine, FL
Dental mishaps often come unexpectedly, and without warning. While there are preventative measures we can take to limit the probability of some dental emergencies, dental trauma does not just occur during regular business hours. That’s why Palencia Dental is proud to offer emergency dental care in St. Augustine, as needed.
Causes for injuries to your teeth could include abrupt damage to your face or mouth, biting or chewing something hard, an unfortunate slip and fall, or a sports-related accident. You may be unsure when oral health injuries require immediate care, and when you can wait. Read on as we explore three times when you should call your emergency dentist.
- Tooth Knocked Out of the Socket: Also known as a dental avulsion, this unfortunate event can be caused by a range of factors, from severe gum disease to an injury sustained to the mouth or jaw. If you lose a tooth in this way, promptly clean the tooth of any excess dirt or blood, then store it in a cup of milk or place it back in the socket, then bite down gently on some moist gauze on your way to the dentist. Sometimes, an avulsed tooth can be returned to its socket.
- Exposed Dental Nerve: What do a cracked tooth, a chipped tooth, or the failure of a dental restoration have in common? All three can expose the dental nerve in a tooth. If you experience this, you’ll know. The pain from this injury can be quite severe. Moreover, your damaged tooth can be vulnerable to additional harm if you do not seek prompt treatment from your St. Augustine emergency dentist.
- Continuous Tooth Pain: Your teeth weren’t designed to hurt without cause. When they do, it’s often a sign that something potentially serious is going on beneath the surface. The possible causes could include the aforementioned exposed nerve, damage due to decay or an abscess. The latter is a potentially dangerous infection that develops at the root of an already infected tooth. An abscess can be life-threatening, if the infected matter seeps into the bloodstream, potentially causing organ failure or death if the untreated infection spreads to your heart or brain. For these reasons, it’s worthwhile to contact your Palm Coast emergency dentist.
Emergency Dental Care in St. Augustine and Palm Coast, Florida
Your smile is very important. Your long-term health is even more crucial. If you are experiencing sustained pain or bleeding, or if you’ve suffered an injury that leads to a cracked, chipped, or avulsed tooth, don’t wait. Reach out to an emergency dentist today. It also is important to remember that, in the case of a dental emergency, a dentist is more qualified to provide help than even the most seasoned emergency room physician, as these medical professionals do not have the specialized knowledge to treat oral dilemmas.
At Palencia Dental, we strive to see our patients living their best lives and we know that their best smile is a huge part of it. Our patients’ oral health is our truest passion and top priority. We’re here to provide you with the attentive, thorough, expert emergency care you may need. If you’d like to learn more about our emergency care or any of our other services, please contact our St. Augustine office at 904-664-5254.
