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Emergency dental care may be needed if you are in pain, bleeding, or have damaged a tooth. If you are experiencing any of these issues, you should immediately consult a dentist in your area who offers emergency hours, or visit your local emergency room.

If you have oral pain, it can be difficult to know when you need emergency dental care, and when your problem can wait until normal office hours. This article will teach you a few things to look for, so you know when to seek help for an urgent problem.

If you are bleeding severely from your gums, lips, or the soft tissue in your mouth, you may need emergency dental care. Perform basic first aid, such as applying pressure to stop the flow of blood. If the bleeding does not stop, or if you have bitten through your lip or tongue or severely damaged another part of your mouth, it may be wise to seek professional assistance immediately. Read the rest of this entry »

Hypertension for years has been known as the silent killer because most people that have high blood pressure are not aware they have the disease. The same can hold true for periodontal disease which is also known for not showing tell tale signs of it until it has advanced to the stage where you are losing your teeth.

The warning signs are there which includes bleeding, tender and swollen gums while brushing, flossing and eating hard food. When your gums began receding or pulling away from your teeth it’s time for one of those dreaded trips to the dentist. If left unattended plaque will spread and grow below the gum line. The toxins produced by the bacteria in plaque will stimulate an inflammatory response in which the body turns on itself. The tissues and bone that support the teeth are broken down and destroyed.

The gums begin separating from the teeth, forming pockets (spaces between the teeth and gums) that become infected. As the disease progresses, the pockets deepen and more gum tissue and bone are destroyed. Eventually, the teeth become loose and may have to be removed.

At this point, you really need to see a periodontist. This is a dentist that is trained in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of gum disease. If you value your oral hygiene as well as your health, a peridontal evaluation is in order especially in the following situations:
Gums that bleed easily, such as during brushing or flossing Red, tender and swollen gums or gums that have pulled away from the teeth Persistent bad breath Pus between the teeth and gums Loose or separating teeth A change in the way your teeth fit together when you bite A sore or irritation in your mouth that does not heal

If you’re diagnosed with periodontal disease, the periodontist may recommend surgery. This is a last resort and is performed if it is determined that the tissue around your teeth is unhealthy and cannot be repaired non-surgically. Read the rest of this entry »

Dental accidents happen and happen unexpectedly. It might be out at a friend’s house having dinner or you might chip a tooth playing football. Do you know what number to call when you have a dental emergency? Do you know what you should be doing? What if it happens to you or one of your friends or family?

What You Should Do If a Tooth is Knocked Out
1. Find the tooth but do not force it back into the socket
2. Rinse in warm water and place between the cheek and the gum – do not rub
3. OR wrap in a clean, moist cloth or place in a cup of milk or water
4. If you gum is bleeding, use a clean cloth on it
5. Contact and see a dentist – preferably within 30 minutes

Tooth Pushed Out of Position?
• Gently push the tooth back to the normal position
• Do not force it
• Put something clean and cold against the tooth
• Call your dentist as soon as possible

Broken a Tooth?
• Gently push the tooth back to the normal position
• Do not force it
• If the tooth is loose, carefully hold with a moist cloth
• Put something clean and cold against the tooth
• Call your dentist as soon as possible

Your dental health and general well-being is of the utmost importance.

Your body and mind are directly effected by the state of your teeth. Keeping your teeth in an emergency or any other time healthy is paramount in your good health.