Why it’s Important to Treat Dental Emergencies Immediately

Accidents happen and can create problems for your oral health. Sudden spills and sports injuries can leave you with broken teeth and damaged dental prosthetics. Even poor oral health habits can slowly create issues that need immediate attention at some point.

If you’ve experienced a dental emergency, it’s essential to seek treatment as soon as possible to prevent the following problems:

Discomfort – Oral health trauma can put patients in a fair amount of pain. Knocked-out teeth, chipped teeth, tooth infections, and other damage leaves oral structures irritated and sore. The best way to get relief from pain is to apply an ice pack and see a dentist immediately.

Limitation of Oral Function – Beyond being uncomfortable, many dental emergencies make it hard to eat, drink, chew, and speak. Accidents that result in damaged dental work, like a broken denture or crown, limit your ability to carry out daily routines such as eating meals and speaking without a lisp. Repairing dental appliances and replacing avulsed teeth is the best way to regain strength and function.

Further Damage – Left untreated, oral health problems arising from emergency dental concerns only cause more problems. Tooth infections spread and malfunctioning or broken dental appliances can damage nearby teeth and irritate soft tissue. It’s important to not give these urgent situations the opportunity to negatively affect otherwise healthy teeth and structures.

Infection – Something that starts off as a small problem, like bleeding gums, can turn into a big issue before you know it. Many people may not think of early signs of gum disease as a dental emergency necessarily, but those are the same people who put-off treatment for far too long and develop serious periodontitis, abscesses, and tooth loss. If you are showing any signs of soft tissue problems, seek care as soon as possible to avoid serious infection.

Our Burnaby dentists take oral health problems and sudden injuries seriously. If you’re experiencing signs of a tooth infection, had a tooth knocked-out in an accident, or chipped and damaged your teeth and dental work, we can help. We offer root canals, dental implants, and various cosmetic restorations to help restore your health and the appearance of a full and beautiful smile. Contact our dentists immediately if you are in pain or have a damaged tooth.