How to Deal with A Dental Emergency
If you are having a dental problem, your dentist should be the first person you call. But what happens if you have a dental emergency outside of regular practice hours, such as during the night, or at the weekend? In this case, you will need to make an emergency dental visit. Dr. Ron T. Williamson is a dentist in Berkley, MI. Although his office is currently closed for regular treatments due to the COVID-19 virus, he is open for dental emergencies.
What is a Dental Emergency?
Not every dental issue is an emergency, but Berkley residents should call Dr. Williamson for an emergency consultation in the following circumstances:
- You are experiencing severe pain.
- One or more of your teeth is bleeding.
- You have lost a tooth.
- One or more of your teeth have become loose.
- You have signs of an oral infection, such as swelling or pus around a tooth.
If you have any of these symptoms, you should call a dentist immediately. Otherwise, you may risk losing a tooth permanently or suffering from an infection that may be life-threatening.
What to Do If you Have Lost a Tooth
If you have lost a tooth due to trauma or injury, if you have the tooth, gently pick it up by the crown. Do not touch the root tissue. If the tooth is dirty, you can carefully rinse it with saliva, milk, or a sterile saline solution. Try to fit the tooth back into its original socket and keep it in place with some gauze until you get to the dental surgery. If you are not able to put the tooth back in place, put it into a container of sterile saline solution or milk. Get to your dentist’s office as soon as you can.
If you live in Berkley and you are having a dental emergency, call Dr. Williamson today on (248) 399-4455.