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Dental Emergencies in Roseville, Minnesota
Dental emergencies can be painful and occur at any moment. When you experience a dental emergency, it is important for you to know what to do in order to save your teeth. For all residents in Roseville, Minnesota – and the entire Twin Cities – Personal Care Dentistry is here to help you through your dental emergencies. Our team and facility are able to handle most same-day emergency cases. If you’re in pain, don’t wait for a regular appointment, just call (651) 636-0655 to see how we can help you at our Roseville, Minnesota office.
Below we have listed some of the most common emergencies and what to do in each situation.
If you are experiencing a major life-threatening emergency, call 911 immediately.
What is a Dental Emergency?
A knocked out tooth is by far the most common dental emergency. This can happen when you least expect it; participating in physical activities, hitting your teeth with something hard, and more. If your tooth falls out, call us immediately. It is important to keep the tooth moist and apply pressure to any bleeding in your mouth. We can help stop the bleeding and relieve pain. The sooner we can treat you, the better chance you have of restoring your natural tooth. If that is not possible, the dentist can go over the different restoration options available to you. Whatever the circumstance, we will do what we can to save your smile.
A chipped or broken tooth is one of the most painful dental emergencies due to the different nerves that can be affected by the break. Come into our office immediately if you break a tooth. If possible, locate the piece of the tooth that broke off and bring it into our office as soon as you can. Apply a cold compress to the tooth that has been chipped to help reduce any swelling. Dental bonding is the most common dental restoration for chipped teeth, but there are a variety of restorative options available.
An abscessed tooth is a severe tooth infection that needs to be diagnosed by a professional. However, there are plenty of signs and symptoms that you can look for. The infection begins along the gum line and eventually moves to the tooth socket, affecting the root of your tooth. If not taken care of right away, the tooth socket can fill with pus and damage the tooth. An abscessed tooth does have the potential to fall out. If you have inflamed gums, experience severe toothache, and excessive bleeding, you may have an abscessed tooth. Come into our office right away to receive a diagnosis and treatment.
Contact Personal Care Dentistry
Other dental emergencies include biting your tongue, tearing tissue in your mouth, and excessive bleeding. If you need to reach us during the evening or on a weekend to schedule an emergency visit, call our main number (651) 636-0655 and listen to the prompts (we have a staff member with a Personal Care Dentistry cell phone that is answered until 9 p.m. on weekdays and from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on weekends).
If you experience a toothache, swelling, irritation, or inflammation for any reason, please call Personal Care Dentistry as soon as possible. The sooner an issue can be caught, the sooner we can restore your smile and avoid major problems. To all residents of Roseville, Minnesota, we are here to help you!
