Sometimes life can come at you pretty fast, and you might be minding your own business and going about your day when all of a sudden, dental disaster strikes. When this happens, contacting your emergency dentist promptly should be your next move – but what if you’re unsure about what to expect during your emergency visit? Here’s a brief idea of what generally happens during these appointments.
1. Expect a Quick Yet Thorough Emergency Examination
The truth is, not every dental emergency is the same – there are always varying circumstances, both concerning how the injury happened as well as how it should be treated. None of this can be determined, though, until your dentist has had the chance to examine your mouth and determine the extent of the damage. You’ll also need to describe your symptoms to them and explain what happened. Once they have the full picture, they can begin putting together a treatment plan.
2. Expect Your Pain to Be Relieved
While not every dental emergency is outright painful, many of them are – after all, that’s likely how you’ll realize something is wrong in the first place! But for those situations that do cause discomfort, as soon as you’re seated in your dentist’s treatment chair, they will immediately prioritize pain relief and will numb your mouth before administering treatment.
3. Expect Your Smile to Be Mended
Dental emergencies come in all shapes and sizes; some people experience throbbing toothaches for various reasons, while others might participate in sports and experience a broken or displaced tooth. In other circumstances, an emergency tooth extraction may be in order. One thing they all have in common though, is that the nature of the emergency will always determine what treatment is used. In any case, your emergency dentist is the best person to help, and when you’re at your appointment, they’ll let you know just how exactly they plan to restore your smile and get things back on track.
Ultimately, when you visit an emergency dentist, you can expect them to pencil you in as soon as possible and perform a thorough exam before diving into treatment options, all while addressing any pain you’re in. Your mouth can’t normally heal on its own – don’t neglect to get it the help it needs!
About the Practice
Under the talented leadership of Dr. Christopher R. Phillips and Dr. Brian J. Titus, the team at Chardon Smile Center has proudly served the needs of patients and families in Chardon and the surrounding area for several years, offering a wide range of services including same-day emergency care. If you have any questions about the blog, or you’re in need of urgent dental care, don’t hesitate to contact the practice for information or assistance. Telephone: (440) 286-2474.