When an emergency occurs it's important not to wait. Kardynal Dental offers same-day appointments on a case-by-case basis. If the emergency occurs after office hours, doctors can be reached over the emergency phone line.
When a bacterial infection in the bone or gums takes hold, a tooth abscess can form. An abscess is a pocket of puss that can look like a boil or pimple and affects the nearby tooth. If left untreated, the infection can spread to the surrounding bone and teeth.
Tooth repair is essential to avoid bacteria getting inside the tooth or gums, causing infection, and treatments like a root canal. Even a knocked out tooth can potentially be saved if seen within a reasonable amount of time. Depending on the severity of the crack or fracture, we have different treatment plans to remedy the damage and leave your smile looking as good as before
Swelling may not seem like an emergency situation without an injury to go with it, but it can indicate a serious dental issue that cannot be readily seen without a dentist looking.
If you have swelling along with heat, redness, inflammation, puss, or drainage in an oral area, contact our office immediately.
Pain can be a difficult indicator of whether or not you're experiencing a dental emergency. When in doubt you can call to find out. A toothache is a general term for pain in the teeth and can result from multiple causes.
Generally, a toothache is associated with a tooth dying and is accompanied by extreme temperature sensitivity, throbbing, and jaw pain. The symptoms typically make sleeping, working, or other day-to-day tasks difficult due to the pain.
Trauma to the tooth or gums can include a range of injuries, from a knocked-out tooth to jaw swelling or bruising and deep-in-the-mouth cuts. These are all emergencies and you shouldn't hesitate to call us for an appointment.