Life can come at you pretty fast, and sometimes, dental emergencies can occur when we least expect them to—and when it’s incredibly inconvenient! But these situations shouldn’t be downplayed; they have the potential to affect the look, feel, and functionality of your smile, in addition to sometimes being quite painful and anxiety-inducing! With that in mind, any time you sustain a serious dental emergency, your first move should be to contact and visit your emergency dentist. Here are three things you can expect when you arrive for your appointment!
1. A Quick & Thorough Emergency Examination
When it comes to emergency dentistry, time is of the essence—which is why the very first thing that’ll happen upon arriving at your appointment is an emergency examination of your smile. Since you’ve already called ahead of time and explained your situation, your dentist will know what to expect. Nonetheless, they still need to peek inside and see what’s going on before they can prescribe treatment. Sometimes X-rays are taken during this examination to detect possible inflammation or infection that’s invisible to the naked eye.
2. Immediate Treatment
Every dental emergency is different; some types of emergencies, like displaced teeth, need to be treated as soon as possible. But milder injuries such as chipped or cracked teeth can often wait a day or two. In any case, once you arrive at your appointment, you can expect to have your issue resolved—and your pain remedied—before heading back home!
3. Possibility of Anesthetics
Some types of dental emergencies require sedation or anesthesia regardless of the level of pain you’re experiencing. This possibility exists when you go in for emergency treatment, but it’s nothing you should worry about! Your dentist’s top priority is your comfort, meaning that sedation or anesthesia is only going to be administered if it’s necessary (and useful).
It’s worth noting that emergency dentists have time built into their schedules for dealing with patients with urgent circumstances, so don’t worry about inconveniencing your provider or rushing anywhere to wait in line. Nonetheless, dental emergencies don’t tend to resolve themselves, meaning promptly heading to this visit is your best course of action!
About the Practice
Here at University Dental Group, we excel at providing patients and families in Worcester with an unparalleled dental experience that’s stress-free and certain to leave your smile looking and feeling its best. If you have any questions about the blog or you need to schedule an emergency dental visit for yourself or a loved one, don’t hesitate to contact us today for assistance! Telephone: (508) 372-8663.