It is important to understand the difference between a dental emergency which can be a life-threatening and a normal dental case where it can wait for some time before proper treatment. Below are the most common emergencies that need dental immediate attention.

• Broken Tooth.

An "avulsed" tooth or broken tooth usually happens from unavoidable accidents like from a fall and kids horse playing, or even a simple biting down the wrong way on food. According to the American Association of Endodontists, a broken tooth can still be saved by an emergency dentist within thirty (30) minutes after the occurrence. By properly retrieving the tooth by the top and not by the roots, try placing back to the teeth socket gently or temporarily putting the tooth in a cup of milk with good chances the dentist may properly return back your teeth.

• Fractured Tooth.

Most cases of fractured or displaced tooth came from sport-related injuries like basketball playing, biking, hockey and football and there are times from a simple root canal procedure.

• Chipped Tooth.

A cracked or chipped tooth is a tooth damaged from the inside, and the gums are also damaged. Gently cleanse your mouth with water and temporarily medicate yourself with Tylenol until you get to your dentist.

• Abscessed Tooth.

An inflamed or abscessed tooth is an infected tooth that should be treated with high priority and importance. The infection can spread to the jaw and the surrounding tissues, what is worst the formed-pus will eventually branch out to the brain and would cause brain damage.

• Inside of the Mouth Injuries.

All injuries inside of the mouth are considered dental emergencies. Dental cases like puncture wounds or trauma on your cheeks, gums, lips or even tongue qualify as a dental emergency. Do not forget, never take ibuprofen or aspirin, they worsen the bleeding.

• Other Oral Infection Related Cases.

There are several other cases of oral infections, to name a few is a case of Ludwig’s Angina. Infection under the tongue or at the floor of the mouth which is considered a dental emergency. It is where the jawline or under the mouth swells associated with breathing problems. As the infection can spread from the oral cavity and eventually around the heart.

Still in doubt of your dental concern, call Val Daniyar, DMD. - the dental emergency dentist in Naples FL at (239) 261-8200/ fax at (239) 263-3210. We also offer a variety of oral services: tooth problems like toothaches, and tooth extractions; dentures, dental implants, dental bridges, oral surgery, and root canal therapy and other dental problems.

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