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Emergency Treatment
Need urgent dental care? Knowing the difference between emergency and routine care ensures you get the right treatment quickly. While some issues can be managed with over-the-counter solutions, others require immediate attention from an emergency dentist.
What Is A Dental Emergency?
Emergency treatment is essential for severe pain, swelling, bleeding, gum lacerations, and fractured teeth. Unlike routine care, which covers check-ups and cleaning, emergency treatment requires immediate attention. If you’re unsure about the urgency, consulting with an emergency dentist can help determine if you need urgent care or if it can wait for a routine appointment. At Enhance Dentistry, we prioritize emergency treatment and will see you as quickly as possible.
The Basics of Emergency TREATMENT
At Enhance Dentistry, we quickly assess if your dental issue requires emergency treatment. While non-urgent problems like mild toothaches or lost fillings can be scheduled for routine care, severe cases such as intense pain, swelling, broken teeth, or persistent bleeding are treated urgently. Our emergency services include exams, extractions, pain relief, diagnostics, and follow-up care to ensure prompt and effective treatment.
Guidelines for Handling Emergency Dental Issues
In some cases, immediate treatment may not be available, but there are steps you can take while waiting for your emergency dental appointment to ease discomfort. For excessive bleeding, apply gauze with pressure by biting down if possible, and avoid eating or drinking until you see the dentist.
If a tooth falls out, rinse it and try to reinsert it. If not possible, store it in milk. For broken teeth, rinse your mouth and use a compress on your face to ease pain—avoid aspirin directly on the tooth. Do not pop a gum abscess; seek emergency dental care immediately.
Discover the compassionate care provided by Dr. Chu by arranging a consultation with dentist Dr. Victor Chu. Take the first step towards achieving your dental goals by requesting an appointment online or reaching out to our San Mateo office at (650) 781- 3089 .