5 WAYS TOTELL THATYOU HAVE ADENTALEMERGENCYMost people willexperience common dentalproblems, such as atoothache or sudden toothsensitivity, in theirlifetimes. These types ofproblems are notconsidered emergenciesand, if they occur on aweekend or a busyweekday, can typically waituntil the dentist’s office isopen or has a free space.However, there aredefinitely times when youreally shouldn’t wait to getdental care, when you needthe help of a dentistoffering emergencydentistry in Oklahoma.

Typically, a toothache isn’t all that serious. When thepain is severe, however, and/or doesn’t go away within afew days, it’s time to speed­dial your dentist. Severe,long­lasting pain may be the result of tooth decay, adental abscess, or some other problem. Anytime youhave pain you should get in to see a dentist as soon aspossible, but when the pain lasts and lasts, you can’tafford to wait and are advised to go to an emergencyclinic.

PAIN THAT DOESN’T GO AWAY

“SOFT” INJURIES

Some dental injuries are known as “soft” injuries, butdon’t let the name fool you—there’s nothing soft orgentle about them. They simply refer to the fact that thesoft tissues of the mouth, such as the tongue, lips,cheeks, or gums have been injured. When you’ve hurtone or more of these parts and are experiencing bleedingand/or pain, it’s time to get to a dentist pronto.

Children lose teeth, and it’s no big deal, but when adultsdo it, it’s a huge deal. If you’ve lost a tooth, whether due toinjury or just the result of serious decay, it’s time to see adentist stat. If you take care of it soon enough, the toothcan sometimes be salvaged.

A MISSING TOOTH

BIG BREAKAGE

BROKEN DENTAL WORK

Just because a tooth isn’t completely knocked out doesn’tmean it doesn’t need serious and immediate attention.For a tooth that’s severely broken or chipped, see adentist immediately.

If crowns, bridges, braces, or any other dental work getbroken or become loose, visit a dentist right away!

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