Experiencing a dental emergency at the wrong time can be frightening because finding a dentist open on Sunday or during holidays is difficult. However, many dental emergencies can wait a day or two with proper home treatment. Here are three common dental emergencies and how to handle them until you can see the dentist.
Lost Tooth
You put your baby teeth under your pillow when they fell out, but what should you do when you lose a permanent tooth? For the best chance of saving the tooth, rinse it gently and try to put it back in the socket if possible, or store it in a glass of milk until you can see a dentist.
Abscess or Infection
An abscessed tooth is not only a dental emergency but also a medical one because the infection can spread to your bloodstream. If you can’t find a dentist open on Sunday or after hours, visit the emergency room.
Fractures, Chips and Cracks
If your tooth suffers a painless fracture, chip or break, you can safely wait until your dentist’s office is open. Just avoid putting any stress on the tooth until then.
Do you have a dental emergency that can’t wait? Solomon Family Dentistry is the only practice in South Carolina open for emergencies seven days a week, and they also provide regular cleanings, comprehensive oral care, and much more. Visit us, or call for an appointment today.
